White Wonder, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The Burpee 1890 White Cucumber That Thrives in Summer Heat
White Wonder (Cucumis sativus) was developed by Burpee around 1890 and is known by many names — Albino, Long White, Ivory King, Jack Frost, Landreth’s White Slicing, and White Albino — but all refer to the same remarkable cucumber: a creamy ivory-white, 7–9 inch fruit that is productive, vigorous, heat tolerant, and genuinely unlike anything else in the garden. Mild, slightly sweet, 95% water, and rich in Vitamins A, C, D, Folate, and Calcium. Excellent for slicing and salads; pick smaller for pickling. 35–60 days.
Why Grow White Wonder?
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Burpee heirloom since ~1890 — also known as Albino, Ivory King, Jack Frost, Landreth’s White Slicing, White Albino
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Heat tolerant — keeps producing through summer heat when other cucumbers struggle
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Creamy ivory-white 7–9 inch fruits — visually stunning in salads and on the table
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Very productive and vigorous — heavy yields over a long season
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Dual-purpose — excellent for slicing; pick smaller for pickling
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Nutritious — 95% water; rich in Vitamins A, C, D, Folate, and Calcium; aids hydration and digestion
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Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year
In the Kitchen
Slice into salads for a striking visual contrast with green vegetables. Dice with herbs and stir into yogurt for a quick tzatziki or raita. Eat straight from the vine as a hydrating summer snack. Pickle in vinegar brine when harvested smaller. Add to cold noodle salads and summer soups for a refreshing crunch.
Growing Notes
Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 70°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers grow best on a hill or mound — plant several seeds per mound and thin to the strongest plant. Sow 1 inch deep in fertile, moist, well-draining soil in full sun. Use trellis or fence support. Water consistently — cucumbers are 95% water and need even moisture. Harvest at 8 inches for slicing; pick smaller for pickling. Harvest frequently to keep vines producing.
Watch for: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, squash vine borers. Practice crop rotation to reduce pest pressure.
| Days to Maturity |
35–60 days |
| Fruit Size |
7–9 inches; mature size ~8 inches |
| Fruit Color |
Creamy ivory white |
| Flavor |
Mild, slightly sweet; may be slightly bitter if over-mature |
| Other Names |
Albino, Long White, Ivory King, Jack Frost, Landreth’s White Slicing, White Albino |
| Best Uses |
Slicing, salads, pickling (pick smaller), snacking |
| Nutrition |
95% water; Vitamins A, C, D, Folate, Calcium |
| Planting Depth |
1 inch |
| Plant Spacing |
4 inches (trellis); grow on mounds |
| Row Spacing |
6 inches |
| Soil |
Fertile, moist, well-draining |
| Temp |
70°F optimal; heat tolerant |
| Light |
Full sun |
| USDA Zones |
All US zones (annual) |
| Developed By |
Burpee, ~1890; first produced 1893 in Philadelphia |
| Latin Name |
Cucumis sativus |
| Type |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.
