Cucumis sativus 'Backyard Pickler' ~ Backyard Pickler Cucumber fall-color Deep pink buds open to

Deep pink buds open to clusters of extremely fragrant tube-like flowers that keep the pink backs with golden yellow faces that fade to cream

Does not transplant well so start outside

The foliage is not as flavorful as the culinary types

The seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals

Martha Stewart has a complex fragrance that mixes citrus

Cucumis sativus 'Backyard Pickler' ~ Backyard Pickler Cucumber fall-color Deep pink buds open toBackyard Pickler Cucumber is a fast growing, climbing annual with large green leaves that produces fruit ready to harvest in 50 70 days. These long, slender, dark green cucumbers mature at ideal pickling at 4 5 inches, which are crisp and slightly sweet flavor. Plants benefit from support such as a trellis for improved air circulation and straighter fruit. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Intolerant of frost, sow