Cucumber 'Gherkin' F1 Seeds (Cucumis sativus)

Enjoy crisp, crunchy harvests with Cucumber 'Gherkin' F1, a high-yielding hybrid variety bred for pickling and fresh eating. Producing small, uniform cucumbers with tender skins and excellent flavor, this vigorous plant is perfect for jars of homemade pickles or snacking straight from the vine. Reliable and easy to grow, it’s a garden favorite for beginners and experts alike.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in late spring or directly outdoors after frost.

• Prefers rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Sow 1–2 cm deep in small pots or stations outdoors.

• Transplant or thin to 30–40 cm apart.

• Train plants vertically for best yield and airflow.

Key Features

• F1 hybrid gherkin cucumber with uniform fruits

• Crunchy, tender texture and excellent flavor

• Perfect for pickling and fresh snacking

• Heavy cropping and disease resistant

• Suitable for outdoor beds, greenhouses, or containers

Ideal For

• Homemade pickles and preserves

• Fresh salads and snacks

• Small gardens, patios, and greenhouses

• Gardeners seeking reliable high yields

Sowing

• Best time: Late spring to early summer

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants

• Requires fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Quick Tip

• Pick fruits regularly when young to encourage continuous production.