Charlotte F1 Pickling Cucumber

Charlotte F1 Pickling Cucumber: High-Yielding, Bitter-Free for Perfect Pickles

Experience an incredibly abundant harvest with the Charlotte F1 Pickling Cucumber. This high-yielding variety produces a multitude of bitter-free fruits. The more you pick, the more new buds will form, ensuring a continuous supply. Their elongated, cylindrical shape is ideal for achieving that classic slim pickle fit in jars, perfect for both sweet and sour brines. Beyond pickling, fully grown fruits make delicious stewed cucumbers for meat dishes, and when freshly picked, they are a healthy, low-calorie snack or a refreshing addition to Spanish-style gazpacho cucumber soup. The robust plants have a compact growth habit, taking up less space than many other cucumber varieties, making them great for smaller gardens.

• Incredibly High-Yielding:
  • Produces an exceptionally large number of fruits per plant, ensuring a bountiful harvest.
  • The more you pick, the more it produces, offering a continuous supply throughout the season.
• Bitter-Free:
  • Enjoy consistently delicious cucumbers without any trace of bitterness.
  • Perfect for pickling, fresh eating, and cooking.
• Elongated, Cylindrical Shape:
  • The fruits have a classic elongated and cylindrical form, ideal for fitting neatly into pickling jars.
  • Their uniform shape also makes them visually appealing.
• Perfect for Sweet and Sour Pickling:
  • The shape and texture are well-suited for both sweet and sour pickling brines, absorbing flavors beautifully.
• Versatile Use (Stewed, Fresh, Gazpacho):
  • Fully grown fruits can be cooked into delicious stewed cucumbers, a great accompaniment to meat dishes.
  • Freshly picked, they are a healthy and low-calorie snack to satisfy your appetite.
  • Their mild flavor makes them a refreshing ingredient in Spanish-style gazpacho cucumber soup.
• Compact Plant Habit:
  • The robust plants have a compact growth habit, taking up less space in the garden compared to vining varieties.
  • Ideal for smaller gardens, raised beds, and even larger containers.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: F1 Hybrid, Pickling Cucumber.
  • Fruit Shape: Elongated, cylindrical.
  • Flavor: Bitter-free.
  • Yield: Very high.
  • Plant Habit: Compact.
  • Suitable for: Pickling, stewing, fresh eating, soups.
• Growing Tips (General Cucumber Guidelines):
  • Plant in a location that receives full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day.
  • Ensure the soil is well-drained and fertile.
  • Provide consistent watering, especially during flowering and fruit development.
  • While compact, some support like a small trellis or stakes can help keep fruits off the ground and improve air circulation.
  • Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production.
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest Charlotte F1 Pickling Cucumber when reaching your desired pickling size (typically a few inches long) and are firm to the touch.
  • For stewing or fresh eating, allow them to grow slightly larger.
  • Process for pickling using your favorite sweet or sour brine recipes.
  • Enjoy fresh as a healthy snack or incorporate it into cold soups like gazpacho.
  • Cook fully grown cucumbers as a flavorful side dish with meat.