Boothby's Blonde Cucumber, Heirloom, Organic

Adapted to the shorter, cooler summers of Maine, Boothby’s Blond has earned a devoted following among northern gardeners and heirloom enthusiasts nationwide.

• Distinctive Blond Appearance: The fruits ripen to an eye-catching creamy-white to light buttery-yellow. Dotted with fine black spines that easily brush off with a thumb, their unusual coloring makes them a standout at farmers' markets and a fun favorite for garden grazing.
• Exceptionally Sweet & Crisp: Harvested young at 3 to 5 inches, the skin remains remarkably tender and delicate, while the interior flesh delivers an audible crunch. Naturally sweet and non-bitter, it requires no peeling or prep—simply wash and enjoy.
• Early & Prolific: Ready to harvest in just 55 to 60 days, this variety begins producing well ahead of standard green slicing cucumbers, delivering concentrated clusters of fruit all season long.
• Dual-Purpose Kitchen Versatility: Outstanding eaten fresh right off the vine or sliced into summer salads, its firm crunch also makes it a superb pickler for bread-and-butter chips or whole crisp dills.

"Boothby’s Blond is hands down one of the most charming cucumbers you can grow. Coming out of Maine, it handles cool northern spring weather with total ease and starts pumping out crisp, plump little fruits weeks before our other vines take off. The sweet, juicy crunch is second to none, and that glowing pale-yellow skin makes every garden salad look like a gourmet dish."

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors 1/2 to 1 inch deep once the soil has warmed to at least 70°F and all danger of frost has passed.
• Support: The vigorous vines stay relatively manageable, but growing them on a trellis or fence keeps the fruits clean, straight, and easy to spot against the foliage.
• Harvesting: Pick frequently when the fruits are 3 to 5 inches long for peak tenderness and crunch. Regular harvesting keeps the vines vigorously producing new flowers and cucumbers straight into late summer.