{"product_id":"rhinish-pickle-cucumber-heirloom-seeds","title":"Rhinish Pickle Cucumber Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRhinish Pickle Cucumber Seeds — Heirloom | Classic German Pickling Variety, Black-Spined 4–6 Inch Fruits, Crisp Dense Flesh | 55–65 Days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e — Rhinish Pickle is a traditional German pickling cucumber with a long history of reliable production and exceptional preserving quality. Early-maturing vines set abundant 4–6 inch fruits with black spines and small bumps — the classic pickling form. Crisp, dense flesh that holds its texture through brining and canning. Best harvested at 4 inches for pickling; excellent fresh when harvested young. Vigorous, productive vines. ~20+ seeds per packet. 55–65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA German Pickling Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhinish Pickle comes from the Rhine region of Germany, where pickling cucumbers have been cultivated and refined for centuries. The variety was selected specifically for pickling performance — uniform fruit size, black-spined skin that takes brine well, and dense flesh that stays crisp through the preservation process. For gardeners who take their pickles seriously, this is the variety that delivers traditional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Rhinish Pickle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic German pickling form\u003c\/strong\u003e — black-spined, small-bumped skin; uniform 4–6 inch fruits; the traditional pickling cucumber profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 55–65 days; productive vines set fruit abundantly through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp, dense flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds texture through brining, canning, and fermentation; does not go soft in the jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual use\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest at 4 inches for pickling; harvest at 5–6 inches for fresh eating in salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous vines\u003c\/strong\u003e — abundant, uniform production; excellent for preserving in quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen \u0026amp; 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plant after all frost risk has passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost, when soil reaches 65°F; 1 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart; rows 48 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining habit — trellis vertically for better airflow, cleaner fruit, and easier harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining; pH 6.0–6.8; consistent moisture critical for yield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick at 4 inches for pickling; 5–6 inches for fresh use; harvest frequently to keep vines producing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–65 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 inches; 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