Cucumbers

Pickling Cucumbers

$4.00

Small, firm cucumbers bred specifically for making crispy, crunchy pickles. If you have never made your own pickles with garden-fresh cucumbers, you are in for a revelation.

Growing Tips

Pickling cucumbers are bred to stay firm through the canning process. They produce heavily in a concentrated period — perfect for batch pickle-making days. Plant the same way as slicing cucumbers. Harvest small (2-4 inches) for cornichons or at 4-6 inches for dill pickles. Do not let fruits get too large or they become seedy and soft. The simple fridge pickle: sliced cukes + vinegar + salt + dill + garlic. You are welcome.

Qty

Owens Valley only. Pickup in Big Pine or local delivery.

Varieties We Carry

•National Pickling, Boston Pickling, Homemade Pickles, and other pickling varieties)

More Cucumbers

Slicing Cucumbers

Crisp, refreshing slicing cucumbers for salads, sandwiches, gazpacho, and fresh eating on hot summer days. Homegrown cucumbers have a flavor and crunch that store-bought can never match. Varieties may include: Straight Eight, Marketmore, Diva, and other slicing cucumber selections. Growing tips: Cucumbers love heat and need consistent moisture. Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm, or start indoors for a head start. Provide a trellis — vertical growing saves space, keeps fruits clean and straight, and improves air circulation. In our Owens Valley climate, cucumbers thrive but need regular watering. Harvest frequently at 6-8 inches for best flavor and to keep plants producing.