Cucumbers
Slicing and pickling cucumber varieties.
Grow-to-order: We start most plants from seed after you order. Place your order early and we grow your plants until the weather is ready — then pick up in Big Pine or get local delivery. You can also find us at weekend sales at our home, farmers markets in Big Pine and Bishop, and tribal community events throughout the season.
Cucumbers
Pickling Cucumbers
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. Varieties may include: National Pickling, Boston Pickling, Homemade Pickles, and other pickling varieties. 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.
$4.00
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.
$4.00