Grow Gherkin Cucumber Seeds, a compact, fast-growing cucumber variety prized for its small, crisp fruits and excellent pickling quality. Known for vigorous vines and abundant harvests, gherkins produce mini cucumbers that are perfect for fresh snacking or making crunchy pickles. This easy-to-grow variety thrives in warm weather and adapts well to trellising in containers, raised beds, and garden rows.
These Non-GMO Gherkin Cucumber Seeds produce heavy yields with minimal maintenance and perform best in full sun with warm soil. Ideal for home gardeners seeking a reliable, compact cucumber variety, gherkins deliver crisp results from mid-summer through harvest season.
Features
- Compact cucumber variety perfect for small spaces.
- Produces crisp mini cucumbers ideal for pickling and fresh eating.
- Easy to grow with strong warm-season growth.
- Suitable for containers, trellises, raised beds, and garden soil.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
- High-yielding vines with abundant fruit sets.
- Excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Gherkin Cucumber
- Plant Type: Warm-season vining cucumber
- Growth Habit: Compact vine with small fruits
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 during warm season
- Growing Season: Spring through summer after frost
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 50–65 days
- Germination Temperature: 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)
- Plant Height: Vines 2–5 feet depending on support
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, warm, fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent watering at soil level
- Support Needed: Trellis recommended for best fruit shape
- Growth Advantage: Heavy yields of crisp mini cucumbers
Planting Guide
- Direct sow seeds outdoors once soil is warm after the final frost.
- Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart; use trellis for best results.
- Water consistently at the base to maintain even moisture.
- Choose full sun for maximum yield and crisp fruit quality.
- Mulch to retain soil warmth and reduce moisture loss.
- Harvest gherkins early when firm, small, and bright green.
- Pick daily for continuous production through summer.
- Avoid letting fruits overgrow, which slows new production.