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Pickling Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Also known as: gherkin, kirby cucumber
Short blocky cucumber bred for pickling. Thinner skin and crunchier flesh than slicing types. Harvest at 2-4 inches.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing36–60″
Planting Depth0.5–1″
Height12–72″
Spread24–48″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
3–4 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
1–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
3–7 days
Days to Harvest
50–60 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Pick frequently to encourage continued production. Frost sensitive.
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