Cucumber 'Boston Pickling'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Boston Pickling'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Boston Pickling is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Boston Pickling requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Boston Pickling from seed

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.

Transplanting Boston Pickling

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.

Harvesting Boston Pickling

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.

Cucumber Boston Pickling Etymology

Geographic Heirloom. A pickling cuke from Boston.

Boston Pickling folklore & trivia

Grow on a trellis for easier picking! Good fresh or pickled.

Other Names for Cucumber 'Boston Pickling'

boston pickler, Boston, Bostonian, Muncher