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Regina Pickling Cucumber Seeds
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[Cucumis sativus Regina] The classic gherkin cucumber seeds for homemade pickles — vigorous, disease-resistant, firm crisp flesh, harvested small.
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- Regina Pickling Cucumber
- The Regina Pickling Cucumber Plant
- How to Sow Regina Pickling Cucumber
- How to Grow Regina Pickling Cucumber
- Tips for Regina Pickling Cucumber
- Diseases and Pests of Regina Pickling Cucumber
- Uses and Curiosities of Regina Pickling Cucumber
- Properties of Regina Pickling Cucumber
- Nutritional Values of Regina Pickling Cucumber
Regina Pickling Cucumber
The Regina pickling cucumber is considered the go-to variety for anyone who wants to make homemade pickled gherkins. The plant is very vigorous and productive, but the fruits stay very small: they should be picked at a maximum of 5-8 centimetres in length.
The Regina Pickling Cucumber Plant
Cucumis sativus Regina belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is an early-cycle plant, vigorous and highly resistant to leaf diseases. The fruits are cylindrical, short, light green with small dark spines, with firm, compact, non-watery flesh, ideal for keeping crispness after vinegar preservation.
How to Sow Regina Pickling Cucumber
Sowing takes place from April to June directly in the open field, or in a protected seedbed from March to bring production forward. Seeds should be buried about 2 centimetres deep.
How to Grow Regina Pickling Cucumber
It prefers open-field cultivation, in fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny position. Watering must be regular to keep the soil constantly moist, favouring fast and uniform development of the small fruits.
Tips for Regina Pickling Cucumber
Being a gherkin variety, it requires almost daily harvesting to prevent the fruits from growing too large and losing the characteristics ideal for vinegar preservation. Constant monitoring of the plant is therefore essential throughout the production period.
Diseases and Pests of Regina Pickling Cucumber
Regina cucumber stands out for excellent natural resistance to the main leaf diseases. It remains advisable to monitor for aphids and, in more humid seasons, the first signs of powdery or downy mildew.
Uses and Curiosities of Regina Pickling Cucumber
Thanks to its firm, compact flesh, Regina cucumber is perfect for making homemade pickled gherkins, keeping its crispness even after months of storage. It is one of the most sought-after varieties for those who enjoy homemade preserves.
Properties of Regina Pickling Cucumber
Rich in water and low in calories, Regina cucumber is a refreshing, digestible vegetable, a source of potassium and vitamin K. Vinegar preservation enhances its shelf life while keeping many of its nutritional characteristics intact.
Nutritional Values of Regina Pickling Cucumber
Per 100 grams of fresh product, Regina cucumber provides about 12 kcal, 0.7 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrates (of which sugars about 1.5 g), 0.1 g fat and 0.7 g fibre. It has a good potassium content (about 140 mg) and vitamin K.