Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds (Organic)

The Classic Organic Pickling Cucumber — Crisp, Prolific, and Disease Resistant

Homemade Pickles is a beloved open-pollinated, heirloom pickling cucumber trusted by home gardeners for its exceptional yields, crunchy texture, and outstanding disease resistance. Certified organic and non-GMO, this variety produces fruits up to 6 inches long with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and that signature crisp, snappy bite. Ready in just 55 days, it's the perfect choice for anyone serious about homemade pickles.

Why Gardeners Love Homemade Pickles

• High-yielding — Prolific producer of 5–6 inch fruits all season long
• Superior disease resistance — Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab
• Compact habit — More manageable vining growth compared to other cucumbers
• Certified Organic & Open-Pollinated — Save seeds year after year
• Versatile growing — Garden plots, raised beds, containers (with support), fields, and greenhouses
• Pollinator companion — As a monoecious type, works as a pollen source for gynoecious varieties (1 plant per 10 gynoecious)

Growing Homemade Pickles Cucumber

Direct sow 1–2 weeks after your last frost date once soil and air temperatures reach about 75°F. Seeds may also be started indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting — handle roots carefully to avoid transplant shock. Sow 1 inch deep, 18–24 inches apart, with rows 48–60 inches wide. Choose a full-sun location with rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8).

Homemade Pickles is a monoecious variety, producing both male and female flowers that require insect or hand pollination for fruit set. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen — excess nitrogen promotes foliage at the expense of fruit. Consistent watering is key; irregular moisture leads to poor yields and misshapen cucumbers. A trellis or vertical support promotes healthy airflow and easier harvesting.

Harvesting Homemade Pickles Cucumber

Begin harvesting once fruits reach 2–5 inches for best pickling quality and to encourage continued production. Fruits can grow to 5–6 inches at full maturity. Harvest frequently — leaving cucumbers on the vine too long reduces overall yields. Always use harvesting shears rather than pulling fruit from the plant to prevent damage.

Seed & Plant Details

• Days to Maturity: 55 days
• Days to Germination: 6–10 days
• Seeding Depth: 1 inch
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches | Row Spacing: 48–60 inches
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches | Plant Width: 48–60 inches
• Growth Habit: Vining — trellis recommended
• Germination Temp: 75–85°F | Growing Temp: 64–86°F
• Light: Full Sun
• USDA Zones: Annual — Zones 2–12
• Cucumber Type: Pickling (monoecious)
• Disease Resistance: Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose (A), Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Scab
• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Organic, Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, Annual