Cucumber Gherkin Pickling

An easy-to-grow, small fleshy gherkin. Ideal for pickling and in salads. Mid green and cylindrical.

Features

Fast Growing
Continuous Picking
Great for Pickles

Product details

How

For early sowing, raise in pots of Yates Seed Raising Mix in a well-lit, protected spot. Transplant after 3-4 weeks. For direct sowing press 4-5 seeds into mounds of moist soil 40cm apart. Later thin to the two strongest plants. Plants can also be sown next to a supporting trellis or tripod (approx 1.5m)

Care

Grow in a sunny, well-drained position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone. Water regularly (to avoid bitter fruit) at plant base and apply Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food every two weeks. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.

Hint

Great companion plant for basil, beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, lettuce, potatoes, parsnip, radish and tomotoes. Harvesting daily, when 5-10cm long, ensures bumper crops.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED

Position	Full sun
Plant space	40cm
Sow depth	12mm
Plant height	10cm
Germination	6-10 days
Germination (days)	8
Row space	1m
Maturity	8-12 weeks
Maturity (days)	70
Botanical name	Cucumis sativus
Suitable for	Garden beds