• Scientific name: Cucumis sativus
• Also known as: pickling cucumber
• Ideal planting time: May, June
• Annual. Approximate days until harvest: 55
• Seed supplier: Adaptive Seeds

Growing & Seed Saving Tips

From Adaptive Seeds:

“Sow indoors in 2” pots with good potting soil May to mid June. Two weeks after sprouting, transplant to 2′ spacing in 6′ rows. May also be direct sown when soil is warm. Young cucumber plants benefit from floating row cover to protect them from insects and frost.

Seed Saving

To save seed, scoop out seeds when the fruit is bloated like a yellow blimp. Leave in bucket and allow to ferment for a few days. Rinse and let seeds dry. Winnow to clean further if needed. Isolate from other varieties of the same species by at least ½ mile.”

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