Snow's Fancy Pickling Cucumber, 1905 Heirloom, Organic

Seed Savers- Selected from Chicago Pickling by J. C. Snow of the famous Snow Pickle Farm in Rockford, IL. This pickle is also known as Snow's Pickling. Listed circa 1905 by Vaughan Seed House of Chicago. Once a very popular small pickle, can still be used to make fancy pickles today. Dark green, short and slender (5" long by 1½" wide), thin flesh. 50-60 days

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12"-diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 3' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. This species benefits from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space.

Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill once soil warms up

Plant 1" Deep

Thin to 3 or 4 plants

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