Salt and Pepper Cucumber

Salt and Pepper Cucumber Seeds

Non-GMO | Specialty Hybrid | The Crunchy White Pickler

The Culinary Edge 🧂🌶️

The Salt and Pepper cucumber is a visual standout that challenges the "green-only" expectation of the produce aisle. Developed for its striking ivory-white skin accented by tiny black spines (the "pepper"), this variety is a favorite among chefs looking to add contrast to a crudité board or pickling jar. Beyond its looks, it is widely considered one of the best-tasting pickling cucumbers available—possessing a thin skin that requires no peeling and a dense, crisp flesh that stays firm long after being sliced.

25+ Seeds per Packet

At A Glance:

✨ Flavor Profile

• Sweet & Burpless: Completely free of the bitter compounds found in many heirloom varieties, offering a clean, sugary finish.

• Pro-Grade Crunch: The interior is remarkably dense with a small seed cavity, ensuring a loud "snap" in every bite.

🍴 Culinary Versatility

• The "Albino" Pickle: Its white skin makes for a stunning aesthetic in a glass jar, especially when paired with red chili flakes or dill. It absorbs brine efficiently while maintaining a bright, ivory look.

• Gourmet Crudité: The small, 3–5 inch fruit is the perfect size for serving whole or halved on high-end vegetable platters, providing a beautiful color contrast against traditional green and orange veggies.

• Thin-Skinned Salads: Because the skin is so delicate, it can be sliced directly into salads without any bitterness or tough texture, adding a creamy visual element.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Vigorous & Productive: This variety is a heavy producer, pumping out fruit consistently throughout the Montreal summer.

• Superior Disease Resistance: Specifically bred to resist powdery mildew, making it a much more reliable choice for Quebec’s humid late-summer days than many white heirloom types.

• Harvest Size: For the best culinary quality and most tender skin, harvest frequently when the cucumbers reach 3 to 4 inches in length.