Cucumber 'Burpee Pickler'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danbury, Connecticut

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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J
Danbury, CT (Zone 6a) | September 2006 | positive

I found Burpee Pickler to be a good, crisp cucumber. I eat them sliced into spears with a little salt and also as pickles. Will grow again.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

53 days. Early-maturing, black-spined pickles, on full-sized vines. Large plants mean heavier yields over a long period. Medium-green, 3Â...Read More

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