Boothbys Blonde Cucumber
When I purchased our seeds this year, I bought two different varieties of heirloom cucumbers. One of them being the Boothbys Blonde cucumber, which comes from the Boothby family in Livermore, Maine. The last few years for some reason, I have had a hard time getting cucumbers, which used to be a very easy crop for me. I started these seeds in the house, and then planted them in a couple of my stone raised beds. They are doing very well!
Boothbys Blonde Cucumber Plant
Cucumber On The Vine
These cucumbers would make some awesome pickles, I am sure. I do not plan on making any this year. But maybe next year, I will have my root cellar done and have more room for storage. For now though, we are eating these daily. I call it our "snack food!"
Copyright © 2011 Kathleen G. Lupole
All Photographs Copyright © 2011 Kathleen G. Lupole
All Photographs Copyright © 2011 Kathleen G. Lupole
5 comments:
I planted that variety years ago. Your right they are a wonderful tasting cuke. Are you planning on saving seeds ? I'd love to bater.
We grow something very similar to this called a lemon cucumber, more round like a lemon but sweeter than a standard cuke. We love them!
Love your snack food!
We have had a cucumber blight the past two years. I did get about 30 quarts of pickles canned this year before the plants died (none last year--the blight came early.) I've been looking for the productive white cucumber. Will have to keep this one in mind when I am buying seeds this winter.
Wow, I've never heard of these! They sound great.... if I get to plant a garden next year, if love to try them.
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