Cucumis sativus Cucumbers are a great starter vegetable for anyone just starting to garden. Grow on stakes or poles for a productive, easy-to-harvest vertical garden. We have many varieties available. Exposure: Varieties Available: National Pickling Heavy yielder of medium green fruit ideal for pickling. Disease resistant and uniform. Mature Size: 12" x 60"; Fruit Size: 4"-6" Straight Eight A favorite variety with attractive green skin and crisp, juicy white flesh. Small seeds in very uniform fruit. Great for slicing. Mature Size: 5" x 48"; Fruit Size: 8" Mexican Sour Gherkin Vigorous vining plants loaded with 1-in. (3-cm) miniature watermelon-like fruits that taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. Plants attract hummingbirds. Mature Size: 12" x 72"; Fruit Size: 1"
