National Pickling Cucumber, Heirloom, NON-GMO Seeds, 25 Cucumber Seeds

25 SEED PACKBest heirloom cucumber for making relishes.National Pickling Cucumber is ideal for making dill pickles as it was actually bred to have a tapered shape to fit better into jars. However, this variety is also excellent for salads! National Pickling has a thin-skin allowing it to receive and capture pickling spices easily. Tender and delectable at any age - pick at 2-3 inches as a gherkin, 4 inches for fresh eating or to mature size to pickle. Name: National Pickling Cucumber Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus "National Pickling" Type: Heirloom Size at Maturity: Up to 6" Long Days to Maturity: 55 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Warm Season Sowing Method: Direct Sow Planting Depth: 1 1/2" Plant Spacing: Hills 18" apart Full Description