{"product_id":"boston-pickling-cucumber-seeds","title":"Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoston Pickling is a classic heirloom cucumber (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) bred specifically for crisp, blocky pickles. These cucumber seeds produce heavy yields of smooth, medium-green 5–6 inch fruits with tender skin and firm flesh that stays crunchy through brining. Dating to 1880, it's a proven, prolific pickling variety that also eats well fresh when picked young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor home canners and gardeners who want abundant, uniform cucumbers for dill and bread-and-butter pickles, plus anyone who loves a crisp fresh slicer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-sow after the last frost when soil reaches 65–70°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and space plants 12 inches apart in rows 4–5 feet apart, or train on a trellis. Full sun and steady moisture keep fruit from turning bitter. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 3–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady about 55–60 days from sowing. Pick pickling cukes at 2–5 inches for the best crunch, and harvest often to keep vines producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for whole dills, spears, relish, and bread-and-butter pickles; also good fresh in salads when small. Frequent picking extends the harvest for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3G","offer_id":45317499125967,"sku":"ORIVBP_09_18","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Boston-Pickling-Cucumber-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266941134.png?v=1783463330","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/boston-pickling-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}