Boston Pickling cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a variety of cucumbers that is known for its small size, its crisp texture, and its ability to produce a high yield. It's a popular choice for pickling, and it's often used to make bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, and other pickled cucumber products. Boston Pickling cucumber is a bush-type plant that produces a lot of fruit in a small area, and it's considered a good choice for small gardens or container gardens.
To grow Boston Pickling cucumber, you will need:
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Full sun
- Cucumber seeds or seedlings
Growing Instructions:
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Sow the seeds in the spring, after the last frost date, or start the seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
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Transplant seedlings to the garden after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. Space the plants about 3-4 feet apart.
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Water the cucumber regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize the cucumber with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Provide support for the cucumber plants such as a trellis or a cage, to keep the fruits off the ground and prevent rotting.
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Harvest the cucumber when they are about 3-4 inches long and have reached its mature size.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | Start seeds indoors or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost date |
| 4-6 | Transplant seedlings to the garden or direct-sow seeds into the garden |
| 6-8 | Water the cucumber regularly, keep the soil consistently moist |
| 8-12 | Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer |
| 12-16 | Provide support for the cucumber plants |
| 20-24 | Harvest the cucumber when they are about 3-4 inches long and have reached their mature size |