Cucumber, National Pickling Seed Tape

Name: Cucumber, National Pickling Seed Tape
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
SKU: 139827
Price: 4.99 CAD
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Cucumis sativus

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Effortlessly grow your own delicious pickling cucumbers with National Pickling Seed Tape!

Pre-spaced seeds on biodegradable tape make planting precise and easy, ensuring uniform growth and excellent yields. National Pickling is a proven cucumber variety that produces an abundance of 15 cm (6") long fruits. The high-quality cucumbers are cylindrical with black spines lining their dark green skin.

Please Note: Seed tapes require consistent moisture to ensure the best germination.

SKU: 139827
Common Name: Cucumber
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus

Growing Information

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full sun

Days to
Germination:

8 - 10 days

Water
Needs:

Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week

Days to
Maturity:

55 days

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Approximate Seed Count: 100+
Characteristics: Attracts bees
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Color: Green
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Resistance: Scab|Cucumber Mosaic Virus|Downy mildew
Companion Planting: Beans, Dill, Lettuce, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Radish, Sunflowers. Dill is believed to provide protection against aphids and mites. Nasturtium acts as a deterrent for aphids, beetles, and bugs while also enhancing growth and flavor. Oregano serves as a general pest deterrent. Radish, and nasturtium repel cucumber beetles, with radish also warding off flea beetles.
Flavor: Sweet and crisp
Preparation Ideas: Great for fresh eating and excellent for pickling.

Instructions

How To Grow

Cucumber's do not transplant well and seeds should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Optimum soil temperature (not air temperature) should be 15-35°C (59-95°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with 1.3 cm (1/2") of soil and water thoroughly again. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. Cucumber seeds can be succession planted every 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of cucumbers.

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Planting Depth: Sow cucumber seed tape roughly 13 mm (1/2") apart in deep, keeping rows approximately 1.2 m (4') apart.
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.

Suggestions

Cucumber vines can quickly take over and can be grown on a trellis or some form of other support as they grow. This raises them off the ground and keeps the fruit clean and free from rot. It also frees up valuable garden space for other crops.
Cucumber vines require plenty of water to grow well and produce a good harvest. Wilting leaves is a sign the plants are thirsty. Avoid water-stressed cucumber plants by deep watering twice a week and applying mulch such as straw, dried leaves or compost to the soil to retain moisture and reduce water loss due to evaporation. *Plants can be covered with a shade cloth to prevent them from getting scorched by the sun and keep them cool.
Plants not producing fruit? Cross-pollinating type cucumbers rely on the transfer of pollen from male to female flowers within the same plant or between different plants. Only female flowers set fruit, so it depends if your flowers are female or male as to whether they set fruit. The flowers also require plenty of pollination from bees, and you can try attracting bees into your garden by planting bee-friendly flowers to increase pollination.
To prevent diseases, avoid watering the plant leaves and provide good air circulation around the plants.
Harvest cucumbers regularly to encourage more fruit. They are ready to pick when they are firm but still slightly tender. Overripe cucumbers can get bitter and lose their crispness.
It is best to pick cucumbers in the morning when temperatures are cool. Cut the stem or twist fruit off rather than pulling off the vine as this can damage the vines and result in reduced fruit production. It is a good idea to immediately place picked cucumbers in cold water to cool down the fruit to increase their quality and shelf life.