Bianco Primaticcio Cucumber Seeds

Bianco Primaticcio, meaning “early white”, is an exceptionally versatile and Italian heirloom. It is prized for its early harvest, consistent productivity, and sweet, mild flavour. This variety has been grown for generations and remains a favourite among gardeners who value both taste and reliability.

The fruit are smooth, pale cream to white and are slender, straight, and uniform. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and mild, with minimal bitterness. Younger fruits are sweet and succulent, and even fully grown fruits remain mild and pleasant rather than becoming bitter or tough. This prolific cucumber works beautifully as a slicer for fresh salads or sandwiches, and smaller fruits are excellent for pickling. It thrives in warm soil after frost and benefits from moderate support if needed, producing abundant cucumbers without crowding the garden.

Some sources have suggested that Bianco Primaticcio is the same as the more widely known White Wonder cucumber. However, this is not the case. White Wonder, first introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1893, is a creamy-white cucumber known for its mild flavour and moderate productivity. Bianco Primaticcio predates White Wonder in cultivation in Italy, and it is distinct in taste, early fruiting, and consistent yield. While the two may look similar at first glance, Bianco Primaticcio is earlier, sweeter, and maintains its tender texture throughout the season — qualities that set it apart from White Wonder.

Tasting Bianco Primaticcio fresh from the garden reveals its mild, sweet flavour, confirming its status as a versatile and prolific heirloom cucumber well worth growing.

These seeds are available directly from Garden Faerie Botanicals in the heart of British Columbia, Canada. The collection features heirloom and heritage seeds that are personally cultivated organically without the use of any chemicals. Emphasizing historical, rare, non-GMO seeds, this selection preserves biodiversity through open-pollination.