Homemade Pickles Cucumber

Homemade Pickles is a compact cucumber bred for pickling, excellent either small or full-grown. Its tender, thin skin also makes it great for fresh eating and slicing, and the compact habit suits small gardens and containers.

At a glance

• Variety: Homemade Pickles, heirloom cucumber
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Use: Pickling and fresh eating
• Skin: Tender and thin
• Habit: Compact, container-friendly
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Pickling and canning
• Fresh slicing
• Salads
• Small-space and container gardens

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm, in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Provide a small trellis or let the compact vines sprawl. Harvest frequently while fruits are young for the best texture and steady production.

Flavor profile

Crisp and mild with tender skin, great fresh or pickled.

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