Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
Common Name: Gherkin/Pickling Cucumber, European Pickler
Hardiness Degree: 41°F (5.0°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Climbing
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 6 - 12" (15 - 30cm)
Width: 48 - 72" (122 - 183cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Early, large yields of bitter-free fruit that won’t become bitter if left on the vine. Vigorous vines are best when trellised. Cylindrical, dark green gherkins with white spines are perfect for pickling and fresh eating. Best in-ground.
Class : European pickler
Flower Type : Gynoecious, parthenocarpic
Habit : Medium vine
Fruit Characteristics : Dark green skin, highly spined (white)
Fruit Size : 3-5 in./8-13 cm long
Flowers per internode : Multiple
Disease Resistance : HR: CMV, S
IR: DM, PM
Days to maturity from direct seed : 55-60