Cucumis sativus, The Perfect Pickler - Greenhouse Vining, (F1) Cucumis sativus - A pickle lover perfect variety for home gardener cultivation. Vigorous vining type plants benefit from vertical support on wires in a greenhouse or polytunnel but can be left to grow horizontally if space permits. The all-female plants produce masses and masses of tasty, dark green, non-bitter gherkins. (Non-ridge), Seed Count Approx - 12 avg
SOWING - Transfer young plants to 25cm pots late Mar (heated) or late May (unheated). Keep evenly moist – little & often is best. Train main stem up wire or cane. Pinch out at the roof. Pinch out side-shoots two leaves beyond a female flower. feed every 10-14 days