Grow Lyalyuk Mini Pickling Cucumber Seeds, a compact early-maturing cucumber variety developed for crunchy pickles and fresh garden snacking. These little cucumbers have smooth skin, crisp texture, and perfect size for jars, making them highly prized for homemade pickles, salads, and fresh eating.
These Non-GMO Lyalyuk Cucumber Seeds produce vigorous, disease-tolerant plants with excellent yields even in small spaces. Ideal for garden beds, raised gardens, and containers with vertical support, this variety is perfect for beginner and experienced growers who want reliable production and flavorful mini cucumbers all season.
Features
- Compact mini cucumbers perfect for pickling and fresh eating.
- Early-maturing variety with continuous high productivity.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated pickling type.
- Excellent size and texture for jar pickles and snacking.
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and vertical gardens.
- Crisp, smooth skin with excellent flavor.
- Continuous harvesting boosts production all summer.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Lyalyuk Mini Pickling Cucumber
- Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
- Plant Type: Warm-season vining cucumber
- Growth Habit: Compact vines with small crisp fruits
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 as summer crop
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 40–55 days
- Fruit Size: Small mini cucumbers suitable for pickling
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Regular watering at soil base
- Support Needed: Trellis recommended for best yield
- Flavor Profile: Crisp, sweet, excellent fresh and pickled
- Growth Advantage: High yields in compact spaces
Planting Guide
- Direct sow after frost when soil is warm.
- Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Provide full sun and space plants 12–18 inches apart.
- Water evenly at soil level to maintain crisp texture.
- Use a trellis for improved airflow and easy harvesting.
- Harvest when fruits are small and firm for best flavor.
- Pick often to stimulate new fruit production.
- Ideal for gallon containers or raised beds with support.
- Prepare immediately for pickling or refrigerate for freshness.