(Cucumis sativus) There are certain vegetables we waited quite a while before adding to our catalog. We love pickles, and for years we searched through catalogs and trialed pickling cuke varieties only to never quite be satisfied with what we found. The wrong texture, too shy or too spread out yields, bitter ends…we are fussy, and we’re OK with that, because we are also patient. That made the discovery of this little German pickler all that much sweeter. A little different than your typical American pickler, these have a dimpled bumpy skin at pickling stage. The name is a mouthful, the vines are heavy producers, the cukes snappy-crisp, and the flavor fresh and never bitter. The first pickler from more than a dozen trialed over the years that we found worthy of production for sale. These discoveries make us happy.
55-60 days. UO

Packet: 40-45 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 70F.

Transplant out 1-3 weeks after your last frost date when the soil has sufficiently warmed.

Direct sow after 2-3 weeks after the last frost when soil is 70F+.

Note: Provide ample and even water when transplanting, and take care not to disturb roots.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/2"

SPACING:

12" at 5-6' between rows.

EMERGENCE:

5-10 days @ soil temp 75-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Medium to high. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Be gentle while transplanting to keep the root system undisturbed.

Consistent warmth and water are essential.

Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possibly earlier fruit set. Remove as plants begin to flower.

Cucumber, 'Vorgebirgstrauben'