Mom always told me small pickling cucs are best, so I tried these for the 1st time this year. So far, so good! Haven't had problems with ...Read Moremisshapen fruit like with some other varieties. The plants produce an abundant amount of cucumbers. I also haven't had an issue with did colored leaves with this variety.
The cucs seem to grow very quickly once pollinated. They taste best when picked small which also helps continue the production of more. I've been plucking mine at 4 1/2 - 5 inches. Taste great in a salad as they have a nice, not too tough skin
Mom always told me small pickling cucs are best, so I tried these for the 1st time this year. So far, so good! Haven't had problems with ...Read More
I prefer the "pickling" cucumbers to eat fresh. Cross country is the most productive and best tasting cucumber that I have found.
Although growth is not as vigorous as other cultivars, Cross Country does bear a decent crop of 6" cucumbers starting in July.
A hybrid pickling (white spine) cucumber.