Variety field guide
What to expect from Rhinish Pickle Pickling cucumber Seeds
Rhinish Pickle Pickling cucumber seeds produce green fruit whose size varies with the maintained seed lot and growing conditions, on vining/climbing plants.
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Rhinish Pickle Pickling cucumber seeds produce green fruit whose size varies with the maintained seed lot and growing conditions, on vining/climbing plants. Grow it for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest; These Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Rhinish Pickle produce vigorous plants that set abundant cucumbers ideal for pickles while still offering crisp fresh use when harvested young. Rhinish Pickle is classified as pickling cucumber with green harvest color, selected for pickling, gherkins, fresh slicing, trellised gardens, and repeated harvest.
About Rhinish Pickle
Rhinish Pickle is an annual pickling cucumber with green color, 49–60 in mature height or spread, and a vining/climbing habit. Harvest form or size: Varies with the maintained seed lot and growing conditions. Botanically it is Cucumis sativus L. Maturity or first bloom: 50-59 Days; germination: 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F. Best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. These Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Rhinish Pickle produce vigorous plants that set abundant cucumbers ideal for pickles while still offering crisp fresh use when harvested young.
History and provenance
Cornell documents the exact cultivar name and early black-spined pickling type. No unsupported introduction date or regional story is added. The exact identity of the seed lot remains tied to its supplier and lot records, so no additional lineage is assigned beyond the cited record. Growers saving seed should keep the original packet, source, year, and selection notes with the lot. Rhinish Pickle is a classic pickling cucumber valued for its productive vines, uniform fruits, and excellent texture for preserving. These Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Rhinish Pickle produce vigorous plants that set abundant cucumbers ideal for pickles while still offering crisp fresh use when harvested young. For gardeners who love preserving summer harvests, this variety delivers dependable production, traditional pickling quality, and strong kitchen usefulness. Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Rhinish Pickle belongs to a diverse cultivated plant lineage shaped by regional gardeners, farmers, and seedkeepers over time.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Cucumis sativus L. |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 50-59 Days |
| Germination | 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F |
| Seed depth | 1/2 in |
| Plant height / spread | 49–60 in |
| Growth habit | Vining/Climbing |
| Spacing | 12 in between plants; 36 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | Trellis |
Starting Rhinish Pickle from seed
How to grow Rhinish Pickle Pickling cucumber
Botanical identity: Cucumis sativus L. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1/2 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 75–90 °F. Expected emergence: 7-10 Days. No stratification; direct sow into warm soil or start briefly in biodegradable cells and transplant young
Plant during Late Spring. Space plants 12 in apart with 36 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: Trellis.
Garden performance and care
Harvest Rhinish Pickle frequently at the intended eating stage so oversized fruit does not slow production. Keep vines off wet soil where possible, water at the root zone, and watch early for cucumber beetles and wilt symptoms. Expected emergence is 7-10 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 50-59 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Rhinish Pickle is best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Harvest form or size: Varies with the maintained seed lot and growing conditions. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. These Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Rhinish Pickle produce vigorous plants that set abundant cucumbers ideal for pickles while still offering crisp fresh use when harvested young.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Rhinish Pickle Select several healthy, true-to-type plants so the saved lot represents the variety rather than one unusually early or large individual. Cucumis sativus L. varieties can cross with other cucumbers of the same species through insect-carried pollen. Isolate by distance, flowering control, bagging, or hand pollination and maintain enough plants to represent the variety. Mark seed fruit early, then allow it to grow far past eating stage until large and pale, yellow, or golden. Hold mature fruit briefly if sound, scoop seed and pulp, ferment about 24–48 hours, wash away pulp and light seed, and dry the heavy seed thoroughly in a thin layer. Label the lot with isolation and selection records and test germination before distribution.
Common problems
Watch Rhinish Pickle for cucumber beetles, squash bugs where applicable, aphids, powdery or downy mildew, bacterial wilt, crown rot, poor pollination, and fruit damage on wet soil. Rotate cucurbit crops, provide airflow, water at the root zone, protect young plants before flowering, and remove covers when blossoms need pollinators. Do not work wet vines.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rhinish Pickle ready?
50-59 Days from warm direct sowing or equivalent established transplant
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-10 Days near 75–90 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 49–60 in with a vining/climbing habit. Support: Trellis.
Can it grow in a container?
Possible in a large container only with a sturdy trellis, frequent watering, and enough root volume.
How is it used?
Primary uses: fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. These Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Rhinish Pickle produce vigorous plants that set abundant cucumbers ideal for pickles while still offering crisp fresh use when harvested young.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
Minimum Seed Count:30 seeds
