Burpee Pickler is an early maturing, black-spined cucumber, on full-sized vines. Large plants mean heavier yields over a long period. Medium-green, 3-5 inch fruits have blunt tips. Excellent in all sizes. Direct sowing is recommended, but you can sow cucumbers indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1 seed per pot quarter of an inch deep. As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill, harden off before transplanting outdoors.