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Cucumber - Pickling Little Leaf
Cucumis Sativus
24 - 30" (61 - 76 cm)
18 - 24" (46 - 61 cm)
11-12
Annual
Full Sun
Keep Well Watered
Fertile, Well Drained Soil
Little Leaf cucumbers, particularly well-suited for pickling, are a smaller variety of cucumbers specifically cultivated for their ideal size, texture, and flavor when preserved in vinegar or brine. These cucumbers, known for their diminutive size and crisp texture, are a popular choice among home gardeners and pickling enthusiasts for their exceptional qualities in creating delicious pickles.
This plant produces an abundance of small-sized cucumbers with smooth, thin skin and minimal seeds. Their compact nature and small diameter make them perfect for packing into jars for pickling whole, resulting in crunchy and flavorful pickles.
Little Leaf cucumbers are characterized by their crisp and crunchy texture, which holds up well in pickling solutions. Their mild and refreshing taste pairs excellently with various pickling spices, herbs, and vinegars, offering a balance of tanginess and subtle cucumber flavor in the finished pickles.