White Pickle Mini – a compact white cucumber with a classic flavour
White Pickle Mini is a small, white cucumber bred specifically for pickling, though it is also lovely fresh. It is a productive, easy variety for anyone who wants to grow cucumbers in pots or outdoors.
What is White Pickle Mini like?
A low-growing cucumber that gives short, chunky fruits with white skin. Crisp, juicy and free from bitterness, they are ideal both for eating fresh and for preserving.
Background and name
The variety is a modern take on older white cucumbers, developed to combine a compact habit with classic pickling quality.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant is low and dense and suits a pot or a raised bed. The fruits are about 8–10 cm long, almost chalk-white in colour, with smooth skin.
Flavour and uses of White Pickle Mini
The flavour is mild and refreshing, with no bitterness at all. The texture is firm with a good crunch – ideal for pickling in vinegar and dill.
Serving and pickling tips for White Pickle Mini
Pickle with sliced onion and mustard seeds, or serve fresh as sticks with a dip. Also works nicely as a decorative element in salads.
Growing tips for White Pickle Mini
Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before planting out. Place in a sunny position. It does not need much space and suits balconies and small plots.
With White Pickle Mini you get a quick, attractive and useful crop. Buy your cucumber seeds and start to grow cucumbers with minimal effort!
6 cucumber seeds
