Burpee Sweet Burpless Slicing Cucumber Seeds – 70 Seed Pack | Organic Gardening

Meet Burpee Sweet Burpless Slicing Cucumber Seeds, designed for home gardens that value crisp, lightly sweet slicers straight from the soil. These medium green cucumbers typically grow 10 to 12 inches long and maintain smooth, firm fruit on vigorous plants with solid disease resistance. Each packet holds 70 certified organic seeds, offering a reliable path from seed to salad. The seeds are non-GMO and suited for outdoor cultivation across a broad range of growing zones.

What you can expect from this variety

• Sweet flavor with a crisp bite, delivering 10–12 inch cylindrical cucumbers with smooth skins
• Vigorous plants that show good disease resistance, helping to maintain steady harvests
• Certified organic seeds that align with eco-friendly gardening goals and non-GMO standards
• Good seed count for multiple sowings across the growing season (70 seeds per packet)
• Ideal for fresh slicing in salads and sandwiches, or cooling snacks on hot days

Imagine the garden-fresh aroma of cut cucumbers and the satisfying crunch as you flesh out a summer salad. This variety is built for versatile growing—it can thrive in beds, be trained on a trellis, or be tucked into container gardens with relative ease.

Growing, harvesting, and care

• Plant height averages about 6 inches with a spread near 24 inches, making them friendly for small spaces as well as larger plots
• Sow outdoors about 4 weeks after the average last frost date to align with the warmth of spring
• Expect harvest in roughly 55 days from sowing, depending on local conditions
• Sun-loving plants perform best in full sun, supporting a sweet flavor and steady fruit set
• Harvest carefully to maintain fruit quality and plant vigor for subsequent picks

Beyond fresh eating, these cucumbers are well-suited for quick pickling or crisp additions to seasonal dishes. With Burpee’s heritage of garden know-how since 1876, you may enjoy dependable performance, though outcomes depend on your climate and care. Non-GMO and organic, these seeds invite a relaxing, rewarding growing experience for gardeners at every level.

Practical tips for a great start

• Prepare well-draining soil and provide full sun to maximize sweetness and yield
• Water consistently to keep fruit size uniform and avoid bitterness
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season
• Store fresh cucumbers in the refrigerator to retain crunch and flavor