{"product_id":"cucumber-pickling-homemade-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Cucumber Pickling Homemade 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 113, 49);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Pickling Homemade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a treasured heirloom variety prized by preservation enthusiasts and culinary gardeners for its exceptional suitability to pickling. This time-tested cultivar produces compact 3–4 inch fruits with smooth, deep green skin and thin walls that absorb brine flavors efficiently while maintaining structural integrity through the canning process. The crisp, tender texture is essential for quality pickles, combined with a naturally fresh, mild flavor that requires minimal seasoning adjustments. Equally valuable for fresh eating in salads, this is a true dual-purpose cucumber. Matures in just 50–55 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 15);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. OSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Cucumber Pickling Homemade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorn for the Brine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin walls and compact 3–4\" size absorb pickling brine perfectly — the gold standard for home canning and fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally excellent for fresh eating in salads, relish trays, and composed dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in just 50–55 days — one of the quickest pickling cucumbers available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vines with consistent fruit sizing, reducing waste during harvest and processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Pollinated Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining, reliable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 6–8 hours per day for vigorous vine growth and prolific fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost before planting for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 65°F+, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost and transplant carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 6–8 inches apart in rows 36–48 inches apart, or space hills 3–4 feet apart with 2–3 plants per hill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently; keep soil evenly moist. Inconsistent moisture leads to bitter fruit and blossom drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting; side-dress with nitrogen when vines begin to run to support heavy production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train vines up a trellis or fence to improve air circulation, reduce disease pressure, and make harvesting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick at 3–4 inches for best pickling quality. Harvest frequently — leaving overripe fruits on the vine slows production significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Dill Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The definitive use — brine with dill, garlic, and peppercorns for traditional whole or spear dill pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin and quick-pickle with sugar, vinegar, and mustard seed for sweet-tangy sandwich pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermented Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacto-ferment whole in saltwater brine for probiotic-rich, naturally sour pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin for cucumber salads with vinegar, dill, and onion, or dice into Greek and garden salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop finely and combine with onion, peppers, and vinegar for homemade pickle relish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerator Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-pack sliced cucumbers in seasoned vinegar brine for no-cook, ready-in-24-hours refrigerator pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Homemade Pickling Cucumber Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh pickling cucumbers in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested cucumbers, not seeds. 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