How many cucumber plants do YOU plant to make pickles?

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Glenda_Michigan Fowlerville, MI(Zone 5b) Jun 08, 2014

I'm planting cucumbers in hopes of canning pickles this year, but I'm not sure HOW many cucumber plants will give me HOW many quarts of pickles??

Can someone with experience please tell me how much you plant and how much it gives you??

Sure appreciate it!! :)

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dreaves Hutto, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 16, 2014

Glenda,

I'm slow to answer this, but since no one else has commented... I plant (normally) about a dozen pickle-type cucumbers to make pickles for the family. In a couple of days I can pick more than enough to make 7 quarts of sliced, whole, or pickle spears. It takes an extra day or two if you are picking them really small for baby dills. I have been growing bush-type cucumbers, so normal vining plants would probably give you a similar yield with fewer plants

David

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Glenda_Michigan Fowlerville, MI(Zone 5b) Jun 17, 2014

Thanks David! Your reply gives me a good starting point! I appreciate your help! :-)

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Jun 17, 2014

David,
Is it too late to start cukes for pickles down here in Houston, Texas?

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dreaves Hutto, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 17, 2014

I don't think so. The will still do okay in heat if you don't let them dry out. Use short maturity (50-60 days) varieties and direct seed. You can mulch around plants to keep cooler and control weeds. Shade cloth can be used to keep them a little cooler, too.

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1lisac Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a) Jun 17, 2014

You have at least 3 1/2 more months of heat. I don't see how it could be too late. On the planting calanders it usually gives the last date that seeds can be sown for a harvest before the first frost. I sow seeds all summer long for different stuff. The only problem is that I'm never "done".

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Jun 17, 2014

Thanks, guys!

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