Best cuke for fermented pickles

16 years ago

I'm ordering some seeds for the fall. I'm determined to learn to make fermented pickles like my godmother did when I was a kid. What are the best cucumber varieties for fermented pickles?

I ordered some, about three varieties, this morning but if I missed a great one I'll place another order. I have until August until I need to plant as it's an early spring/fall crop here.

Has anyone grown cucumbers in Arizona? I was told only the Armenians do well but cucumbers are on the Master planting schedule, listed separately from Armenian cukes. Do they have any special soil requirements as far as pH or anything different from the rest of the garden? To be honest, in other states I've only grown slicers a few times.They've always turned bitter but they've always been rather neglected and planted late too.

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digdirt2
16 years ago
I have 3 I grow for pickles - Miss Pickler, Boston Pickling, and National Pickling. All are prolific producers and perfect sized. Am trying one new-to-me variety this year called Carolina Pickling. Others I see often recommended are Saladin and County Fair but I always come back to my 3 dependables.

Dave
tastytravels
16 years ago
Do you ferment the entire cucumber? In that case, I would go for smaller cukes. This year I'm trying to grow Boston Pickling. If you slice them up, I like to use japanese seedless varieties for things like cucumber kim chee. Good luck to you!
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tracydr
Original Author
16 years ago
Great, I think I ordered Boston and National Pickling this morning, along with some russian variety.
I tried fermenting last year but didn't have good results, mostly due to lack of actual pickling varieties. But yes, I will be using the cukes whole, except in relishes and slicers.
laceyvail 6A, WV
16 years ago
I've made fermented pickles with County Fair for years. Just great. Unfortunately, I've had to switch to a variety that is downy mildew resistant. Plant to sow them this week.
briergardener_gw
16 years ago
laceyvail,
what cucumber you found that are downy mildew resistant?