Cucumber Pickling Gherkin

A small variety used for pickling or bottling that will matureA small variety used for pickling or bottling that will maturein six to eight weeks.Cucumbers require a deep, rich and light soil with plentyof manure and compost added. Soil should be raised intohills approximately 60cm wide and 15cm high with a flattop in which 4 seeds are sown.Seeds should not be sown until the soil is warm unlesswarmth can be used to grow them in a container prior toplanting out.Do not use liquid fetilizer when plants are in full growth orabout to flower as this can cause them to put on excessiveleaf growth.