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  Cucumber: National Pickling (3g, 110 seeds)



 
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National Pickling cucumber is an heirloom dating back to 1924. It is an excellent producer of 6-7" fruit.

The National Pickling cucumber works great for pickling, as its thin, tender skin allows fruit to take in spices easily! Sometimes it is know by its other name, The National Pickler.

Average time to maturity: 54 days


Detailed planting instructions:

Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold. They need warm soil and air, whether direct-seeded or transplanted. Don’t rush to plant too early. Seed will not germinate if soil temperature is below 50 F, and germinates only slowly at 68 F.

Direct-seed 1 to 1 ½ inches deep, either in rows (2 inches apart in rows 5 to 6 feet apart) or in hills (3 to 6 seeds per hill, hills spaced 3 to 5 feet apart).

Thin to 8 to 15 inches apart in rows or 2 to 3 plants per hill. Snip off plants when thinning to avoid disturbing the roots of nearby plants.

For early crops, use black plastic mulch and row covers or other protection to speed warming and protect plants. Direct seed into holes in plastic. Cucumbers seeded into black plastic usually produce larger yields, as well earlier ones.

For extra early crops, start plants inside 3 to 5 weeks before transplanting. Sow 3 seeds per pot in 2-inch pots. Thin to one or two plants per pot. Grow above 70 F during the day and above 60 F at night. Be careful when hardening-off plants not to expose them to cold temperatures.

Plants with one or two true leaves transplant best. Transplant into black plastic mulch or warm garden soil after danger of frost has passed and weather has settled. Be careful not to damage roots when transplanting. If using peat pots, make sure they are saturated before transplanting and completely buried. If using row covers, remove when flowers begin to blossom to assure good pollination.

For a continuous harvest, make successive plantings every 2 to 3 weeks until about 3 months before first fall frost date. About 1 month before first frost, start pinching off new flowers so plants channel energy into ripening existing fruit.

Most cucumbers have both male and female flowers. The male flowers blossom first and produce pollen, but no fruit. Other varieties produce female flowers predominately or exclusively. Seed packs of these varieties include a few seeds (usually marked with dye) of another variety that produces male flowers to provide pollen. Make sure you don’t remove pollinator plants when thinning.

Cucumbers are heavy feeders and require fertile soil, nitrogen fertilizer, and/or additions of high-N organic matter sources. Pale, yellowish leaves indicate nitrogen deficiency. Leaf bronzing is a sign of potassium deficiency.

To reduce pest and disease pressure, do not plant cucumbers where you’ve grown them in the last two years.


HARVESTING

Generally the time to harvest for cucumbers is approximately sixty to seventy days from planting to harvest. Cucumbers can be picked at anytime there is fruit, of course depending on the cucumber variety and use of the fruit. Cucumbers should be picked early in the morning and refrigerated immediately. The larger a cucumber gets, the more of it's flavor is lost, becoming bitter and unpalatable. Cucumbers that have turned yellow are past their peak. Once the first cucumbers are ready to be harvested cut the vine about a half an inch above the fruit. Harvest all of the vegetables before maturity to ensure quality fruits and a higher yields. During harvest time, cucumbers should be picked at least every other day, with daily harvesting being ideal.


SAVING SEEDS

Slice fruit lengthwise and scrape seeds out with spoon. Allow seeds and jelly-like liquid to sit in jar at room temperature for 3 or 4 days. Fungus will start to form on top. Stir daily. Jelly will dissolve and good seeds will sink to bottom while remaining debris and immature seeds can be rinsed away. Spread seeds on a paper towel or screen until dry.
Features
  • Comes in E-Z Lock resealable, reusable triple-layered foil packets
  • Seeds are open pollinated and can be grown, harvested, and replanted endlessly
  • Dried & sealed airtight for long-term storage
  • Nutritional value: Contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.

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seeds ordered and received April 29, 2012
Reviewer: DeAnna from WA United States  
I was thrilled to find your site. Splendid selection and information. My order was easily placed and quickly received. Packaging is wonderful. I ordered many different items and am not a seasoned gardener. I love to have my hands in the soil, feel the worms, and watch my labors grow. I was not successful at finding any way to print the planting, sowing, and saving instructions. I will need to go into the computer for each and every product. Keep up the good work, we know it can benefit all. Warm Regards, DKW in Washington State :) I will let you know of my success, at the end of the season. Too laborous to rate all items purchased.

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Great Packaging on Cucumber Seeds April 23, 2012
Reviewer: James Craft from Battle Creek, MI United States  
As always My Patriot Supply.com provides vegetable seeds in mylar packaging to help keep the seed viable for a longer period of time than other seed sellers.  Great product and fast shipping!

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storage April 12, 2012
Reviewer: David Ballard from Waxahachie, TX United States  
put in storage!

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Cucumber, National Pickling February 13, 2012
Reviewer: Rose Rohal from Tippecanoe, OH United States  
Hope to be able to give some cucumbers away and possibly make my favorite pickles this year.

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great price February 12, 2012
Reviewer: Anna Marie Grubbs from Crescent, PA United States  
I started to pickle cukes and thought this would be of great value to my canning

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