Plant in hills of 3-4 plants, spaced 4-6 feet apart.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.88 feet (1.50 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Boston Pickling about 14 days after your last frost date.
Best to direct sow this variety.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Boston Pickling is a tender plant.Ripe cucumbers will be 5-6 inches long, 2-3 inches wide, and dark green, with lighter green striping.
Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.Geographic Heirloom. A pickling cuke from Boston.
Grow on a trellis for easier picking! Good fresh or pickled.
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