Squash

Gherkin

Pick at finger-length for pickles, daily, to keep the vine cropping.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Frequent

Soil

Rich, moist

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Fruit

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Tender

productivepreserve

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers cornichon and pickling gherkin varieties bred for UK's shorter growing season and cool summers.

Crocus

Stocks deep pots essential for gherkin root systems in London's heavy clay soils.

Amazon UK

Supplies reliable hand tools for harvesting young gherkins at peak pickling stage.