{"product_id":"homemade-pickles-cucumber-seeds-organic","title":"Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Organic Pickling Cucumber — Crisp, Prolific, and Disease Resistant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomemade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Homemade Pickles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-yielding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prolific producer of 5–6 inch fruits all season long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — More manageable vining growth compared to other cucumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Save seeds year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Garden plots, raised beds, containers (with support), fields, and greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator companion\u003c\/strong\u003e — As a monoecious type, works as a pollen source for gynoecious varieties (1 plant per 10 gynoecious)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Homemade Pickles Cucumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomemade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Homemade Pickles Cucumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeed \u0026amp; Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches | Row Spacing: 48–60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches | Plant Width: 48–60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining — trellis recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–85°F | Growing Temp: 64–86°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual — Zones 2–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickling (monoecious)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose (A), Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Scab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, Organic, Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 g \/ ~30+ Seeds","offer_id":44267228987526,"sku":"TLM\/B1-30-92-1123-28","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658541899_nm5z.jpg?v=1770129920","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/homemade-pickles-cucumber-seeds-organic","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}