Johnsons - Cucumber (gherkin) Bohemia F1 - 20 Seeds

High quality, non-bitter outdoor growing gherkin approx. 7.5-12cm long. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and tolerant of powdery and downy mildew. For indoor sowing
When March to April.
Where In pots of seed compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 20-25°C. Seedlings appear 7-21 days.
Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. Grow on at approx. 13-15°C. When large enough transplant singly to 7.5cm pots. Stand outside for a few days in May (avoid frosts). Transplant 30cm apart in growing position.
Harvest June to October.
For outdoor sowing
When May to June.
WhereIn a prepared seed bed.
How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently, keep moist and weed free.
Care When large enough thin to 30cm apart.
Harvest July to October. A liquid feed every 2 weeks is recommended.