Cucumber Seeds - Homemade Pickles

Growing Heirloom Homemade Pickles Cucumber Vegetable Garden Seeds

Heirloom Homemade Pickles Cucumber Growth Habits:

Heirloom pickling cucumbers grow well in nitrogen-rich soil that's well-draining and nearly neutral. You can either directly sow them into the garden when the soil is at least 65 degrees F, or you can start them indoors 3 to 4 weeks before you plan to transplant them to get a very early harvest.

Because of their vining habit of up to 5', Homemade Pickles cucumbers are best when supported by a trellis. A trellis system will help ensure proper airflow, keep the fruit off the ground to prevent disease, and save space in the garden with vertical growth.

Various Uses for Homemade Pickles Cucumber:

Heirloom Homemade Pickles cucumbers, are excellent for making both gherkins and dill pickles. Simply harvest the cucumbers when they are at the desired size.

Made of mostly water, cucumbers, which also contain caffeic acid, can be cut into slices and placed over the eyes to treat puffiness.

Homemade Pickles Cucumber Benefits:

High in vitamin K and potassium, cucumbers are most nutritious when they are consumed with the peel left intact. The fiber and water content of cucumbers helps promote hydration and digestive regularity. When cucumbers are pickled in a brine of salt, vinegar, and water, they offer probiotic bacteria that supports healthy digestion.

Additional Information:

Hailing from the Cucurbitaceae family, heirloom Homemade Pickles cucumbers are cousins of squashes, pumpkins, and melons, which means they can attract some of the same types of pests and diseases. Rotating the location of your Homemade Pickles cucumbers in your garden to avoid planting them where they have been grown in the past 2 years can help reduce disease pressure.