Cucumber 'Gherkin Cornichon'

Cucumber 'Gherkin Cornichon' is a classic pickling cucumber, producing small, crisp fruits ideal for making gherkins. It's a productive climber or can be grown as a bush if space is limited. Vines can reach 1.5-2m if trained, with a spread of 60-90cm. As a tender annual, it is H1B hardy, requiring warmth and protection from cold. Yellow flowers appear from June to September, followed by rapid fruit development. It needs full sun and rich, well-drained, moist soil. Harvesting frequently encourages more fruit. Ideal for preserving, it offers a distinct tangy flavour.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Rich, well-drained, moist soil.

Hardiness: H1B.

Flowering: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.