Pickling cucumber (Cucumis sativus) – high-yielding cucumber plant for open field & greenhouse – sunny location, nutrient-rich soil – harvest August to October

🥒 Aromatic cucumber variety: The pickling cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) provides numerous firm fruits with a classic taste – perfect for pickling, seasoning or enjoying fresh .
☀️ Sun-loving plant: Prefers warm, sunny locations with nutrient-rich, humus-rich and well-drained soil for best yields.
💧 Regular care: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging , as it is sensitive to overly wet soil.
🌿 Compact growth: With a space requirement of approximately 80x80cm, it is ideally suited for vegetable beds, raised beds or container cultivation in greenhouses and open fields.
🌱 Long harvest season: From August to October, numerous cucumbers can be harvested – for a continuous, bountiful harvest period.

The pickling cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a tried and tested, easy-to-grow, and high-yielding cucumber variety that is ideally suited for cultivation in the garden, raised bed, or greenhouse. It prefers sunny, sheltered locations and nutrient-rich, humus-rich, and well-drained soil .

Requiring a space of approximately 80x80cm, it offers a compact growth habit , making it ideal for hobby gardeners. The plant develops numerous uniformly shaped, firm fruits , perfect for pickling or eating fresh .

During the growing season, consistent watering without waterlogging is crucial for good fruit development. The harvest period extends from August to October , with the plants continuously producing new fruit.

– Botanical name: Cucumis sativus
– German name: Pickling cucumber
– Fruit: firm, aromatic, ideal for pickling
– Location: sunny, warm, sheltered from wind
– Soil: fresh, nutrient-rich, well-drained
– Water requirements: regular watering, no waterlogging
– Space required: approx. 80 x 80 cm
Harvest time: August – October
– Uses: Pickling, fresh consumption, salad, vegetable garden
– Cultivation: Open field, raised bed, container or greenhouse

💡 Tip: For particularly high yields, harvest regularly and work compost or organic fertilizer into the soil when planting. This will keep the plant strong and fruitful well into autumn.