
Russian Pickling Cucumber, 1870 Heirloom, Organic
I’m not sure when our restock will be. We are very low on inventory as we had quite a run for our supply in the last 24 hours. We do have some in our garden shop. If this is one you want to check on, please send us a message. The Seed Savers Exchange - This early-maturing, smooth-green pickling cucumber has a sweet flavor and good crunch. Shared with Seed Savers Exchange by Daniel L. Flyger—who received it from his neighbor Viola Neubarth—this variety was reportedly brought to Hutchinson County, South Dakota, by the Schwartzmeer Deutsch (Black Sea Germans) in the 1870s. 50-55 days. ±1,100 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-Pollinated Smooth green skin Sweet crisp flesh 50-55 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - When growing plants on a trellis, space seed 6-8" apart and thin plants as necessary; train plants to climb the trellis with initial guidance. Alternatively, make 12" hills at least 6' apart. Plant 6-8 cucumber seeds per hill 1" deep. After germination, thin to 3-4 plants per h