National Pickling Heirloom Cucumber
Cucumis sativis
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Plant Details
| Variety | National Pickling Heirloom Cucumber |
| Pronunciation | kyoo-KUH-miss sa-TEE-vis |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Vining |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 12–24 in |
| Width | 36–48 in |
| Spacing | 1.5× width |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Uses | Heirloom; Heavy yields; 6 inch fruits; Thin skinned, tender, mild; Crispy; Pickling; Slicer; Salads; Monoecious |
Description
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.
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