{"product_id":"cucumber-seeds-national-pickling","title":"CUCUMBER Seeds, National Pickling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Pickling Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'National Pickling')\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated cucumber bred specifically for pickling, with crisp, uniform, blocky fruits. Prolific and dependable, it is the classic choice for homemade pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis sativus 'National Pickling'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated pickling cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season, above 70F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDill and bread-and-butter pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelishes and fermenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-yield warm-season gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in spring or early summer once soil has warmed above 70F, in full sun and fertile soil. Keep moisture consistent during fruiting to prevent bitterness. Pick frequently and while small for crisp pickles, which also keeps the vines productive. A trellis saves space and improves air flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrisp and mild with firm flesh that holds its crunch through brining and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304494731542,"sku":"B-30-8968351","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/CUCUMBER_Seeds_National_Pickling.jpg?v=1764180581","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/cucumber-seeds-national-pickling","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}