I don't know why I continue with Wood as I don't trust a guy who is so invested in giving premiums! Yet here is another thing that caught my eye tonight when I was reading his catalog from 1905. I can't help it, old catalog engravings are my weak spot.
The Chicago Pickling Cucumber. My first thought was that it is another of his re-named plants. Not so! Below the cuke photos you'll find some info from current heirloom seed sellers that fill you in on why it was so popular.
The Chicago Pickling Cucumber. My first thought was that it is another of his re-named plants. Not so! Below the cuke photos you'll find some info from current heirloom seed sellers that fill you in on why it was so popular.
Here is a delightfully addressed link from the Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative.
I love this URLcuke.hort.ncsu.edu/cgc/cgc14/cgc14-1.html
Chicago Pickling Cucumber | Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co
www.rareseeds.com/chicago-pickling-cucumber/
Originally bred for the markets of the Chicago area. Released in 1888, this has been the go to pickling cuke for generations of home gardeners and canners, and ...Chicago Pickling Cucumber - Jung Seed
https://www.jungseed.com/P/02012/Chicago+Pickling+Cucumber
Chicago Pickling Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis sativus) grow medium green fruit, thin skinned pickling cucumbers with black spine.Cucumber Cucumis sativus 'Chicago Pickling' - Dave's Garden
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Welcome to the famous Dave's Garden website. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.Chicago Pickling Cucumber - Annie's Heirloom Seeds
www.anniesheirloomseeds.com › Cucumber
57 day. This old variety has a thin skin and black spines. It was developed in Chicago for the commercial pickle trade, and has been popular ever since to the'Chicago Pickling' Pickling Cucumber 1605 - OSC Seeds
www.oscseeds.com/...-/-cucumber-/-pickling...-/Chicago-Pickling-Picklin...
The thin skin allows for ready absorption of pickling solutions and while fruit can be allowed to reach up to 12.5 cm (5") in length without sacrificing quality, they ...Chicago Pickling Cucumber - Sustainable Seed Co.
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