Organic pickling cucumber for homemade marinades
Organic pickling cucumber for homemade marinades (Cucumis sativus), offered by the seed company Aimers
This open-pollinated variety produces vigorous, semi-bushy plants with bright green foliage, well-suited to small gardens. The medium-green fruits, with small white spines, offer crisp flesh and a firm core, perfect for pickling. Harvested young for mini-gherkins or when more mature for classic pickles, they are known for their uniformity and good disease resistance.
Propagation: Direct sowing in spring or indoor sowing for an earlier harvest
Plant height: 40 to 60 cm
Package size: Approximately 65 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 60 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Dill, beans, lettuce
Incompatible plants: Potatoes
Planting and maintenance:
Sow when all risk of frost has passed and the soil is thoroughly warmed, ideally above 18°C (64°F), in full sun and sheltered from the wind. Plant in rich, warm, well-drained soil, watering regularly to maintain consistent moisture. Avoid wetting the foliage and harvest frequently by cutting the fruits to encourage continuous production. Pick young for crisp gherkins or allow them to mature slightly depending on your intended use.
