Can you use ground mustard seed in place of for cucumber pickles?

Ground mustard seed can be used in place of mustard seed in cucumber pickles. Ground mustard seed has a somewhat more intense flavour than whole mustard seeds, so you may want to use less than you would whole seeds.

You may also want to mix ground mustard seed with other spices, such as allspice, dill, and bay leaves, to create a more complex flavour for the pickles.