How to Grow National Pickling
Cucumis sativus 'National Pickling'
Your complete guide to growing National Pickling.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant National 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 National Pickling
✓ Good companions
Oregano, thyme, and chives help repel cucumber beetles and other pests
Fix nitrogen in soil and provide beneficial ground cover without competing for space
Provides natural trellis support and shade while cucumbers suppress weeds below
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests
Makes efficient use of space as ground cover and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repel cucumber beetles, aphids, and other harmful insects
Act as trap crops for cucumber beetles and aphids while deterring squash bugs
Help deter cucumber beetles and break up soil for better root development
Provide natural trellis support and attract pollinators essential for fruit development
✗ Keep away from
Compete for similar nutrients and space, and share common diseases like bacterial wilt
May stunt cucumber growth and both plants compete heavily for water and nutrients
Can inhibit cucumber growth through allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
