UPDATED 9/13/23

The 2023 harvest season is over.

PICKLING CUCUMBER FAQ’S

DO YOU TAKE ORDERS?
We are not taking any more orders this season.

WHERE CAN I BUY THEM?
-At the Farm 13208 201st Av SW, Rochester, WA 98579 (directions)
NOTE: Please don’t call or email ahead for availability. We will be out working and not checking messages or email. (We have the largest quantity available Mon-Wed)
Monday 1:00-3:00 *Best selection of all the days!
Tuesday 8:00-3:00
Wednesday 1:00-3:00
Thursday 8:00-3:00
Friday 1:00-3:00
-Olympia Farmers Market: (directions)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00-3:00
(Best selection Thursday and Saturday.)
*Thursday pre-orders are not eligible for the senior discount at market.

HOW LONG WILL YOU HAVE CUCUMBERS?
Probably through September 10th.

WHEN DO YOU PICK?
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To buy them the same day they are picked, you will have to come to the farm. (See above for hours and directions.)

HOW LONG AFTER PICKING ARE THEY STILL GOOD FOR CANNING?
3-4 days after picking if kept under refrigeration. We pick in the cool of the morning, wash and sort, and then move them to the cooler for storage until pickup. The longer you wait, the less crunchy they will be, but I have had great luck with 3-day old cukes.

2023 PRICING: (Pricing subject to change based on harvest conditions)
See photos below for sizing
mini $4.50/lb (avg 22 cukes per quart jar)
small $4.00/lb (avg 11 cukes per quart jar)
medium $3.00/lb (avg 5 cukes per quart jar if left whole. Good for spears and chips)
large $2.75/lb (best for chips, spears, and relish)

dill $5.00/bunch
garlic $16/lb

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept cash, local checks, credit/debit cards, Apple pay.

HOW MANY POUNDS PER QUART?
It takes about 1 pound of cucumbers to fill a quart jar regardless of size, if kept whole.

WHAT SIZE SHOULD I ORDER?
Mini-Great for gherkins and dills in pints or quarts. Small size allows for very efficient jar pack.
Small- Ideal for whole dills in pints or quarts. TIP: A mix of small and mini ensures an efficient jar pack.
Medium-Best suited for spears, chips, or can be left whole in a gallon jar or crock. The length and girth only allow for a single layer in a quart jar.
Large-Best suited for spears, chips, or can be left whole in a crock.

HOW MUCH DILL DO I NEED?
1 bunch of dill has at least 20 heads. Typical recipes call for 2 heads per jar. 1 bunch per 10 lbs is a safe bet.

DO YOU SHIP?
Sorry, we cannot ship these babies. The cost of packing and shipping via UPS, Fed ex, and the good old US Postal service is prohibitively expensive and we could not guarantee freshness. Your best bet is to go to your local farmers market and ask all the farmers about who grows them near you and when they are in season. Good luck!

Approximate size of mini, small, and medium cucumbers.