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Picklebush Cucumber
CucumberCucumis sativus 'Picklebush'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
A compact bush variety perfect for small gardens and containers, producing an abundance of 4-5 inch pickling cucumbers on space-saving plants. This determinate variety concentrates its harvest, making it ideal for batch pickling projects. Despite its small stature, Picklebush delivers full-sized flavor and the crisp texture that makes perfect pickles.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, aphids. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, powdery mildew, downy mildew.