{"product_id":"mc-concombre-national-pickling-bio","title":"Organic 'National Pickling' cucumber","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e'National Pickling' organic cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from McKenzie Seeds, a productive and tasty pickling cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eThe organic 'National Pickling' cucumber is a classic variety especially prized for \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"253\"\u003emaking gherkins\u003c\/strong\u003e . The fruits are \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"285\"\u003edark green\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"321\"\u003esmall black spines\u003c\/strong\u003e , and offer a \u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"366\"\u003ecrisp, firm\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh that holds up very well to pickling. 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Allow space for the vines or install a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003etrellis\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep the fruit clean and make harvesting easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eRegular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential for uniform growth and quality fruit. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eMulching\u003c\/strong\u003e helps retain moisture and reduce water stress. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eSuccessive sowings\u003c\/strong\u003e until mid-July allow for a staggered harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e The fruits are ready to be picked when they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003efirm and bright green\u003c\/strong\u003e , before they get too big. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eFrequent harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages continuous production and ensures crisp gherkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e Cucumbers are ideally used \u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003efreshly harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e for pickling, but can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days before processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e • Homemade pickles\u003cbr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e • Marinades and preserves\u003cbr data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e • Crunchy side dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e • Condiment platters\u003cbr data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e • Sandwich fillings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"3072\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The organic \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'National Pickling'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e cucumber from McKenzie Seeds is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003ereliable\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003egenerous\u003c\/strong\u003e choice, perfectly suited for home pickling enthusiasts. 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