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- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Boston Pickling Improved carries on one of America's oldest pickling cucumbers, documented back to the 1870s. The fruit is short and blocky, bright to medium green, with lightly ridged thin skin, crisp white interior, and a small seed cavity, all of which add up to pickles with real crunch that keep for months in brine. Pick at 2 to 3 inches for small dills or 3 to 4 inches for whole ones. It comes in early and keeps bearing as long as the vines are picked clean every couple of days; fruit allowed to yellow will slow new production sharply. Sow seed about an inch deep once frost has passed, into warm, fertile ground that drains well. Resistance to mosaic virus and cucumber scab adds reliability. Both vining and bush selections exist under this name, so check your seed packet for habit.
Boston Pickling Improved traits
- American heirloom pickling type documented since the 1870s
- Short, blocky, thin-skinned fruit with a small seed cavity
- Early and continuous production when kept picked
- Resistant to mosaic virus and scab
- Available in both vine and bush selections
Good for
- Dill pickles
- Fermented pickles
- Fresh eating when small
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pickling Improved this page | 52 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| County Fair | 52 days | — | — |
| Diomede | 52 days | — | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Lafayette | 52 days | — | — |
| Olympian | 52 days | — | — |
Boston Pickling Improved FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Boston Pickling Improved?
Boston Pickling Improved carries on one of America's oldest pickling cucumbers, documented back to the 1870s. The fruit is short and blocky, bright to medium green, with lightly ridged thin skin, crisp white interior, and a small seed cavity, all of which add up to pickles with real crunch that keep for months in brine.
How many days to maturity is Boston Pickling Improved?
Boston Pickling Improved is listed at 52 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Boston Pickling Improved compare with other cucumber varieties?
Boston Pickling Improved: 52 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Amira (52–56 days), County Fair (52 days), Diomede (52 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Boston Pickling Improved good for?
Boston Pickling Improved is grown for dill pickles, fermented pickles, fresh eating when small.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.