{"product_id":"fothergills-cucumber-gherkin-gherking-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cucumber Gherkin Gherking Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Cucumis sativus 'Gherking', an elite, heavy-cropping modern hybrid selection within the Cucumber genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with superior speed and stamina to deliver an early, prolonged, and highly abundant harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Pickling Gherkin:\u003c\/b\u003e Yields uniform, cylindrical, dark green fruits that stay crisp, firm, and completely bitter-free even if left on the vine a little too long. Specifically engineered to retain a premium crunch when pickled whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVigorous Vertical Climber:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally develops a robust, athletic vining framework that loves to scale supports. It can be trained effortlessly up trellis panels, obelisks, wires, or a netting frame to keep the fruits pristine and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Rewards:\u003c\/b\u003e Homegrown gherkins are a fantastic, fresh natural source of essential vitamins, particularly Vitamin A and Vitamin C, promoting excellent overall health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutstanding Growing Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e While it thrives under the protection of a greenhouse or polytunnel, its exceptional vigor ensures it performs beautifully outdoors when positioned on a warm, sheltered patio or sunny vegetable allotment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives best in warm, sheltered growing conditions in \u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e (please note that while the plant description lists full shade, cucumbers fundamentally require a bright, sun-drenched location to photosynthesize, produce sweet fruit, and avoid fungal issues).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds early indoors from April to May by sowing individual seeds on their edges 1.5cm deep in small pots of moist compost to protect the delicate root system. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from late May to June into rich, warm soil once all danger of frost has fully passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant out near a sturdy vertical support frame. As the vine climbs, loosely secure the main stem with soft garden twine to guide it upward, which dramatically saves ground space and simplifies harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Cucumbers are exceptionally hungry and thirsty plants. Set them out into soil heavily enriched with organic matter or well-rotted manure, and water deeply and regularly around the base line. Feed with a high-potash tomato fertilizer every two weeks once the first tiny fruits begin to set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a sharp knife or snips to harvest the gherkins frequently when they are small and firm (typically 7–12cm long). Consistent picking is vital, as it prevents the plant from shutting down and forces it to continuously pump out fresh yellow flowers and new fruits until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561430032767,"sku":"FTG-47374","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cucumber_Gherkin_Gherking_Seeds.webp?v=1779191426","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cucumber-gherkin-gherking-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}