vegetable variety in zone 8a
National Pickling cucumber in zone 8a
National Pickling · Cucumis sativus
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 70
The verdict
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About National Pickling
Crisp, blocky, ideal for fermentation; classic short pickling cucumber. Pickles, fresh, pickle relish. Productive, concentrated harvest for putting up.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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National Pickling in adjacent zones
Other cucumber varieties for zone 8a
- Lemon
Mild, crisp, slightly sweet; round pale-yellow cucumber the size of a tennis ball. Salads, fresh out of hand, …
- Marketmore 76
Crisp, mild, classic American slicing cucumber; long dark green fruit. Salads, fresh, sandwiches. Disease-resi…
- Persian / Beit Alpha
Sweet, thin-skinned, no need to peel; small smooth fruits. Fresh eating, salads, snacks. Parthenocarpic types …
- Suyo Long
Sweet, burpless, crisp; foot-long ribbed Asian cucumber. Stir-fries, fresh, salads. Productive in heat where o…
Frequently asked questions
- Will National Pickling cucumber grow in zone 8a?
Yes. National Pickling is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
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