Has anyone grown gherkins before?

[Two_Sheds]

I am going to try some West Indian Gherkins as apparently they pickle well. I have had to get some seeds all the way from Australia

£1.49 from Real Seeds Vegetable Seed : Cucumbers, gherkins and a few other oddities

[vicky]

Santa got me two different varieties of gherkin for christmas so hopefully I will be in gherkin heaven later in the year!

[janeyo]

I grew 2 plants from seed (wilkos I think) in the greenhouse and they were great, started them late-ish too. I made about 15 jars of picckles and they are as good as shop boght if a little soft.

janeyo

[Headbrewer]

Thanks for the tip of Real Seeds - I searched for the latin name and should have looked harder. The online catalogue of Real Seeds has some wonderful seeds and I have already placed an order. Thank You

[susieq100]

This is an excellent thread - thanks very much. I buy 'emergency' gherkins every week as they are a favourite (low fat) snack! I shall certainly be trying to grow and pickle my own.