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Boston Pickling — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Boston Pickling
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50-55days to harvest

6-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow when soil is 65°F or warmer. Plant 1/2 inch deep. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light to medium green
Size: 3-4 inches long
Shape: Short, blocky with warted skin
Flavour: Crisp texture with mild, classic cucumber flavor ideal for pickling

In the kitchen

Pickling, relishes, bread and butter pickles, cornichons, fresh eating when small

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetle, squash bug, aphids, pickle worms
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, cucumber mosaic virus
Resistance: Good general disease tolerance but limited specific resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	June	July – August	July – September	September – August
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	August – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	August – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
6	April	May – June	May – July	July – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – August
8	March	April – May	April – June	June – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	May – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – June
11	January	February	February – March	April – May
12	January	February	February – March	April – May
13	January	February	February – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

MarigoldsDeter aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles with their strong scent

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for cucumber beetles and squash bugs

BeansFix nitrogen in soil and provide beneficial ground cover

CornProvides natural trellis support and partial shade

SunflowersAttract beneficial insects and provide windbreak protection

DillAttracts beneficial insects like predatory wasps that control cucumber pests

LettuceBenefits from cucumber's shade and efficient use of garden space

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage can inhibit cucumber growth and development

PotatoesCompete for nutrients and may increase disease susceptibility

MelonsCross-pollination concerns and increased competition for space and nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Boston Pickling?

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