Pinetree Garden Seeds Picolino Cucumber
Best high-yield mini cucumber for home gardeners and greenhouse growers.
These parthenocarpic mini cucumbers take the guesswork out of gardening by producing a heavy, reliable harvest without needing a single pollinator. You sacrifice the traditional sprawling vine experience for a compact, disease-resistant powerhouse that delivers crisp, thin-skinned fruit in just under two months.
$3.85
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a high-volume harvest all season long
- Busy snackers wanting convenient, peel-free produce straight from the vine
- Organic growers needing reliable plants that resist common garden diseases
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring to save seeds for future seasons
- Small-space growers lacking the infrastructure for vertical trellising
- Home cooks requiring large cucumbers for traditional slicing recipes
Performance breakdown
Yield Efficiency
Parthenocarpic trait ensures heavy production even without active pollinator presence.
Disease Resilience
Strong resistance to mildew and mosaic virus minimizes common garden setbacks.
Harvest Speed
Rapid 52-day maturity cycle delivers fresh produce early in the season.
Culinary Quality
Thin skin and sweet, crisp flesh define the premium snacking experience.
Growing Versatility
Thrives in both open gardens and controlled greenhouse environments.
Space Requirements
Requires significant spacing, making it less ideal for compact container setups.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
52 days
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Seed Sowing Depth
1/2-1 inch deep
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-85°F
Fruit Size
4 inches (mini English type)
Plant Spacing
36-48 inches apart
Pack Size
5 seeds
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Variety Type
Hybrid
Life Cycle
Annual
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