Mr. Fothergill’s Cucumber (Gherkin) GherK – Crunchy, Perfect Pickling Gherkins

Grow small, crisp gherkins with Mr. Fothergill’s GherK, a productive variety bred specifically for pickling and preserving. Producing short, firm fruits with excellent crunch and flavour, this cucumber is ideal for gherkin pickles, relishes, and fresh snacking when harvested young.

🥒 Key Features

• Ideal for Pickling: Perfect size and texture for gherkins and preserves

• Crisp & Crunchy: Firm flesh with excellent bite

• Highly Productive: Produces heavy crops throughout the season

• Compact Fruits: Harvest young for best flavour and texture

• Versatile Use: Ideal for pickling, relishes, or fresh snacking

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Indoors: April–May for transplanting

• Sow Outdoors: May–June once risk of frost has passed

• Growing Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants; allow to trail or provide support

• Harvest: From mid-summer onwards; pick fruits frequently while small to encourage continued cropping

Perfect for gardeners who love home-made pickles — GherK delivers crunchy, flavour-packed gherkins all summer long. 🥒