Pickle Cucumber - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The perfect cucumber for pickles, crunchy and productive!

The Pickle Cucumber is a variety specially selected for pickling, producing short, stocky, dark green fruits measuring 8-12 cm. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this cucumber offers firm, crisp flesh, ideal for homemade gherkins and pickles. It has a thin, non-bitter skin and produces abundant, continuous fruit. It matures quickly (50-60 days), making it perfect for preserving.

Why choose Pickle Cucumber from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Perfect for marinades – Ideal size and texture

✅ Very productive – Continuous harvest all summer long

✅ Fast maturation – 50-60 days

✅ No bitterness – Thin skin and crisp flesh

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost (early May) or sow directly in the garden after all risk of frost has passed (early June). Full sun, rich soil. Space 30-45 cm apart. Compact plants, abundant yield. Maturity 50-60 days. Harvest regularly for continuous production.

Producer's advice

💚 Harvest young (8-10 cm) for gherkins

🥒 Abundant production – check daily

☀️ Water regularly to avoid bitterness

🫙 Perfect for homemade preserves

Culinary uses

Pickle cucumbers are perfect for dill pickles, sweet pickles, sweet and sour marinades, relish, and homemade preserves. Their compact size and firm flesh make them ideal for all your traditional pickling recipes!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 3-4 weeks before the last frost (early May)
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C
• Germination: 5-7 days
• Depth: 1-2 cm
• Individual pots (doesn't like transplanting)

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 15°C
• 2-3 seeds per hole, thin out

Plantation:

• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: 30-45 cm
• Enrich with compost

Interview :

• Regular and consistent watering (prevents bitterness)
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Mulch to retain moisture
• Optional tutoring (saves space)
• Daily harvesting during peak season

Harvest :

• 50-60 days after sowing
• Harvest at 8-12 cm for pickling
• 8-10 cm ideal for pickles
• Check daily (rapid growth)
• Production continues until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing for a short season

✅ Tolerates temperature variations

✅ Abundant production in Quebec summer

✅ Variety successfully tested in zone 4b

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Pickled cucumber, Pickling cucumber
• Botanical name: Cucumis sativus
• Type: Annual
• Maturity: 50-60 days after sowing
• Fruit size: 8-12 cm (ideal for pickles)
• Color: Dark Green
• Texture: Firm and crisp flesh
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy
• Spacing: 30-45 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🥒 Dill Pickles – A Quebec Classic
• 🫙 Sweet Pickles – Homemade Preserves
• 🌶️ Sweet and sour marinades – Balanced flavor
• 🥫 Relish – Homemade condiment
• 🥗 Salads – Fresh and crunchy
• 🥪 Sandwiches – Perfect Texture
• 🍔 Burgers – Classic Topping

Preparation :

• Gherkins: harvest at 8-10 cm
• Wash and brush gently
• Marinades: follow traditional recipes
• Fresh: slices or sticks
• Conservation :
• Refrigerator: 1 week (fresh)
• Marinades: several months (sterilized jars)
• Freezing: not recommended (loses texture)
• Best preserved at home