Cool Customer Cucumber – Organic Heirloom Pickling Seeds

Cool Customer Cucumber – The Rugged Organic Pickler Built to Last

Cool Customer (Cucumis sativus) is an exceptional organic pickling cucumber bred specifically for organic growers who demand reliability, uniformity, and exceptional flavor. Developed by the late Dr. John Navazio at Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Cool Customer produces uniform yields of attractive, blocky 4–5" fruits with small seed cavities and outstanding crunch. Vigorous vines hold up to late-season stress and disease far longer than comparable varieties — a true workhorse for the organic garden and farmers’ market. USDA Certified Organic, open-pollinated.

Why Grow Cool Customer Cucumber?

• Bred for organic growing conditions — tough, resilient, and reliable without synthetic inputs
• Exceptional crunch and flavor — small seed cavities, blocky uniform fruits
• Long harvest period — vigorous vines keep producing well into late season
• Outstanding disease and stress tolerance — outlasts many similar varieties
• Uniform 4–5" fruits — ideal for pickling jars and farmers’ market presentation
• Bred by Dr. John Navazio — legendary plant breeder at Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Growth Habits

• Days to Maturity: 55 days
• Fruit Size: 4–5", blocky, uniform, small seed cavity
• Flavor: Exceptional crunch and flavor
• Growth Habit: Vigorous vining
• Pollination: Open-pollinated
• Certification: USDA Certified Organic

Starting & Growing Tips

• Direct sow 1–2 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting
• Sow 1" deep in rich, well-draining, fertile soil
• Full sun required
• Water consistently — steady moisture is essential for uniform, well-shaped fruits
• Trellis support recommended for airflow, disease prevention, and easier harvesting
• Resilient vines handle late-season stress and disease pressure better than most varieties
• Harvest frequently to keep vines producing through the long harvest window

Harvesting

Harvest when fruits reach 4–5" long for best pickling quality. Pick frequently — regular harvesting keeps vines productive through the long season. Remove any overripe fruits promptly to maintain plant vigor.

Culinary Uses

Cool Customer is purpose-built for pickling — its blocky shape, small seed cavity, and exceptional crunch make it ideal for dill pickles, bread-and-butter pickles, gherkins, and relish. Also excellent eaten fresh in salads or as a garden snack.

• Dill pickles & dill spears
• Bread-and-butter pickles & relish
• Gherkins & fermented pickles
• Fresh sliced in salads
• Farmers’ market fresh sales

Planting Information

• Seeding Depth: 1"
• Square Foot Spacing: 1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)
• Soil Preference: Rich, fertile, well-draining
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Hardiness Zones: 2–12 (Annual)

Seed Details

• Latin Name: Cucumis sativus
• Packet Size: 30 Seeds
• Bred by: Dr. John Navazio, Johnny’s Selected Seeds
• Seed Origin: USA
• USDA Certified Organic | Open-Pollinated