Type
pickling heirloom
Cucumber variety
Boston Pickling Cucumber
Produces short, blocky cucumbers ideal for harvesting small. Vines are productive and useful for both pickling and fresh use when young.
Days to maturity
52 to 58
Best for
pickles, mixed use
About Boston Pickling
Boston Pickling is an old heirloom pickling cucumber that produces short blocky fruits ideal for whole pickles or spears. It is productive and also usable as a small slicer when picked young.
Growing Boston Pickling Cucumber
Pick frequently at the small pickling stage, because oversized fruits slow further production. Keep moisture even to avoid misshapen fruits and bitterness.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all cucumbers, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.