1) Bushy
Introduced to American gardeners by SSE in 1992. Originated in Russia where its short vines (up to 5' long) and ease of growing made it perfect for dacha or second-home gardens near Moscow. Produces bumper crops for fresh eating and pickling. 45-50 days. |
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2) A & C Pickling
(aka Ace) Introduced in 1928 by Abbott & Cobb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Uniformly straight 10" fruits hold their dark green color for a long time. Very productive. Excellent variety for home or market gardens. 50-55 days |
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3) Japanese Climbing
Japanese in origin; listed by Thorburn in 1892. A distinct climbing sort with strong grasping tendrils, ideal for growing on a trellis or fence but can also be grown on the ground. Tender, crisp, and slightly tart fruit up to 9" long. Excellent for both slicing and pickling. 58-65 days. |
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4) Early Fortune
(aka Special Dark Green) Introduced around 1910 by the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Cambridge, New York. Originated with George Starr of Royal Oak, Michigan, who discovered it in a crop of Davis Perfect (now extinct). Fruits measure 8" long. 55-60 days. |
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5) Russian Pickling
Originally from Perm, Russia. First offered in the 1991 SSE Yearbook by Daniel L. Flyger from South Dakota who said the seed was “brought to this area by German-Russian immigrants in the 1870s.” Early maturing smooth green pickling cucumber with a delicious sweet flavor and good crunch. 50-55 days. |
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6) Double Yield
Introduced in 1924 by Joseph Harris Co. of Coldwater, New York. In the words of the introducer, “The remarkable thing about this new cucumber is its wonderful productiveness. For every pickle that is cut off, two or three more are produced.” Very early pickling type. Green 6" long fruits are symmetrical, smooth, and uniform. 50-60 days. |
Photos courtesy of Seed Savers Exchange. |
All of the six varieties are USDA Certified Organic.