{"product_id":"national-pickling-cucumber-seeds-organic","title":"National Pickling Cucumber Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Pickling Cucumber (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a high-yielding tender annual bred specifically for pickling, with dark green, blocky fruit on vigorous medium vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick small at 2 to 3 inches for gherkins or larger at 5 to 6 inches for full-size pickles. It fruits early, retains quality over a long season, and resists scab and cucumber mosaic virus. This packet contains approximately 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: National Pickling Cucumber (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tender annual, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to maturity: 55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 3 to 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil temperature: 70 to 95°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing after thinning: 18 to 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight at maturity: 1 to 4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease resistance: Scab and cucumber mosaic virus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. seeds per pack: 50 (about 1,010 per ounce bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade dill pickles and gherkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating and slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanning gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrellised or sprawling beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-yield, disease-resistant harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-season production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in hills or mounds with plenty of added organic matter, sowing 6 to 7 seeds per hill and thinning to the 3 best vines. In cool regions, start indoors 10 to 14 days before the last frost, or sow directly when soil is at least 70°F. Space plants 18 inches apart if trellised or 36 inches if left to sprawl. Harvest small to medium and keep picking to keep vines productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild, crisp, and refreshing with firm flesh that stays crunchy through pickling, equally pleasant eaten fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic offers organic and heirloom seeds alongside natural garden supplies to help home gardeners grow sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394534248726,"sku":"SNV8269","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz","offer_id":50394534281494,"sku":"SNV8269B","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-cucumber-national-pickling.jpg?v=1755812415","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/national-pickling-cucumber-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}