12 Organic Hokus Gherkin Seeds [approx]

Name: Gherkin: Hokus

Latin Name: Cucumis sativus

Description: Gherkin Hokus is an excellent variety to make pickles with, it preserves very well. It will produce fruit over a long period. It can be grown both vertically or horizontally.

Seed Origin: Netherlands

Sowing: April to May

Harvesting: July to September

How To Grow Gherkins From Seed: Gherkin Hokus can be started indoors from April. Using small pots or a seedling module, sow one seed per cell/pot. When the seedlings are established and frost risk has passed, transplant them to their final spot. This variety is particularly sensitive to frost.

Alternatively, sow directly outside in early May.

Gherkin enjoys heat and will grow best in a greenhouse/polytunnel. It will also benefit if the vines are supported, this helps the fruits to hang, and grow straight.

Start picking the gherkins when they become 5-10 centimetres in length. Frequent harvesting will keep the plant productive.