How to Grow Boston Pickling
Cucumis sativus 'Boston Pickling'
Your complete guide to growing Boston Pickling.
📷 Wikipedia: CucumberWhen to Plant Boston Pickling
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | September – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | August – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | June – August |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Boston Pickling
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil and provide beneficial ground cover
Provides natural trellis support and partial shade
Attracts beneficial insects like predatory wasps that control cucumber pests
Benefits from cucumber's shade and efficient use of garden space
Deter aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles with their strong scent
Act as trap crops for cucumber beetles and squash bugs
Repel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure
Attract beneficial insects and provide windbreak protection
✗ Keep away from
Strong herbs like sage can inhibit cucumber growth and development
Cross-pollination concerns and increased competition for space and nutrients
Compete for nutrients and may increase disease susceptibility
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
