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Boston Pickling

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus 'Boston Pickling'

Overview
A treasured heirloom from the 1880s that's become the go-to choice for homemade pickles and relishes. These compact, warted fruits have the perfect size and firm texture that pickle enthusiasts demand. Incredibly productive plants will keep you supplied with pickles all season long.
Planting
Direct sow when soil is 65°F or warmer. Plant 1/2 inch deep. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 6-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetle, squash bug, aphids, pickle worms. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, cucumber mosaic virus.