{"title":"Pickling Cucumbers","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning on making pickles, Gurney's recommends growing a pickling cucumber—ones that are sweet, with a nice crunch and a small seed cavity. Pickling cucumbers are usually short and blocky with thin skins whereas \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slicing_cucumbers\"\u003eslicing cucumbers\u003c\/a\u003e are longer and bred for fresh eating. When selecting pickling cucumber varieties for your garden, select cucumber varieties that produce crisp, sweet fruits and also exhibit good disease resistance and produce high yields.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"county-fair-improved-hybrid-cucumber","title":"County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh quality pickling type bears abundant yields of bitter-free fruit. Resistant to bacterial wilt and does not require a pollinator. Pick cukes at 2-4 inches for pickling; excellent for slicing at larger sizes. 52 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622036078964,"sku":"14516","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/14516.webp?v=1729087045"},{"product_id":"cucumber-pickling-picalittle","title":"Pic-A-Little Hybrid Pickling Cucumber Seed","description":"This is the most compact variety of the 'bush pickle' types we trialed. The small, 4 ft., determinate vines produce impressive yields of pickling cucumbers—and the healthy, productive vines exhibit excellent disease resistance. The 3 in., light green fruit has a superior crunchy texture that retains its snap after pickling. For pickles, especially in small spaces, Pic-A-Little Hybrid Pickling Cucumber is one of the best we've found. Cucumber seeds can be started indoors in the spring and transplanted to the garden; seeds can also be directly sown into the garden. 50 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of Approx. 50 Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622038110580,"sku":"61947","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Oz Pkt of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622038077812,"sku":"61948","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/61947A.webp?v=1729087122"},{"product_id":"cucumber_support","title":"Cucumber Support - Vegetable Trellis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSave space in your garden, wrangle rampant cucumber vines and keep fruit clean and off the ground for easy picking. This support is a favorite in our test gardens, and we're sure its design and versatility will make it a favorite in home gardens too. Made of sturdy, galvanized steel, this one-piece support unit unfolds into the shape of a tent. Each side is 48-in. tall x 42-in. wide. The height of the support will depend on how far apart the panels are placed and how far the panels are pressed into the ground. If cucumber plants are spaced six inches apart, it's large enough for 14 cucumber plants. Works for other vining plants, too. Can be folded for easy storage between seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622038241652,"sku":"02067","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/02067.webp?v=1729087127"},{"product_id":"diva","title":"Diva Cucumber Seed","description":"Harvest 5-7 in. cukes that are deliciously sweet and great for slicing or pickling. Its burpless, bitter-free, seedless fruit with a thin, tender skin is also pest-resistant and will produce heavy yields of fruit—no pollinator needed. It's no wonder Diva is an All-American Selections winner! Foliage is less tempting to cucumber beetles than other varieties. 58 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622040404340,"sku":"70013","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/70013.webp?v=1729087216"},{"product_id":"gherking-pickler-hybrid-cucumber","title":"Gherking Pickler Hybrid Cucumber Seed","description":"For small gherkin-type pickles, Gherking can't be beat. Pickled whole, sliced or speared, Gherking holds its exceptionally crisp texture better than other picklers we've tried. And you'll have plenty to pickle-- vigorous, disease resistant plants produce bumper crops of crisp fruits that are delicious not only for pickling, but for fresh snacking as well! To encourage production, harvest fruits regularly at 3-5 inches long. Gherking Pickler is resistant to downy and powdery mildew—two huge threats to cucumbers. Plants have a vining, upright habit and require no pollinator. 65 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622057640308,"sku":"62288","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/62288.webp?v=1729087714"},{"product_id":"gurneys-perfect-pickle-hybrid-cucumber","title":"Gurney's® Perfect Pickle Hybrid Pickling Cucumber Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the best pickles you've ever tasted, pick at 3-4 inches or wait a little longer for an exceptional slicer. You'll have plenty of cukes for both uses with the Perfect Pickle! Extremely high quality, dark green fruit is sweet and non-bitter, with a very small seed cavity and pleasing texture. Vigorous plants are exceptionally disease resistant and garden performance and yield are out of this world! 40 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622065078644,"sku":"94727","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/94727.webp?v=1729087934"},{"product_id":"miss_pickler_hybrid_pickling_cucumber","title":"Miss Pickler Hybrid Pickling Cucumber Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite pickling cucumbers, Miss Pickler Hybrid produces abundant crops of medium green, blocky, uniform fruits that hold their crunch during processing. They're ready really quickly, too. Miss Pickler is one of the earliest pickling cucumbers on the market. The gynoecious (all-female) vines ensure abundant crops. Pollinator seed is included. However, if only planting a few seeds, we recommend also planting another cucumber variety, such as Straight Eight Cucumber, to assure good pollination. Cucumber plants can be grown in hills or let the vines climb a fence or trellis for easy picking. 50 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of Approx. 50 Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622086574452,"sku":"14534","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Oz Pkt of Seeds | Year-Round","offer_id":51622086541684,"sku":"14535","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/14534A.webp?v=1729088722"},{"product_id":"sassy_hybrid_cucumbers","title":"Sassy Hybrid Cucumber Seed","description":"If you love making dill pickles, you'll love Sassy Hybrid Cucumbers. The very disease-resistant vines produce picture-perfect, green fruits that are crisp and plump. 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