Cucumis Sativus

History:
Many regional varieties of pickling cucumbers have existed since the mid-1800s. Boston Pickling, developed in 1880, grows in clusters and is still considered one of the best tasting and most disease-resistant.

Habit:
Vigorous vines produce an abundance of uniform, bright green, medium-sized fruit which are smooth and symmetrical. Fruits measure 5–7" long by 2½" diameter.

Culture:

Plant seed outdoors in late spring when the ground is warm and frost danger is past.
Traditionally planted in “hills” (a small circular group of 4–6 seeds), but can also be planted in rows.
Hills or rows should be 4–6 feet apart.
Cover seed with ½" of fine soil, well pressed down.
Keep moist until seeds sprout.
When plants are 2–3 inches tall, thin hills to 3 or 4 strongest plants.
Can be planted until mid-July.
Matures in 60 days.