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Chicago Pickling

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus 'Chicago Pickling'

Overview
A time-tested heirloom variety that's been the backbone of American pickle production since the 1880s, originally developed for the commercial pickle industry in Chicago. These medium-sized cucumbers have the perfect balance of firm flesh and tender skin that makes exceptional pickles, whether harvested small for gherkins or larger for dill pickles. Their reliable production and disease tolerance have made them a favorite among home gardeners for over a century.
Planting
Direct seed after soil reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1/2 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, cucumber mosaic virus, anthracnose.