{"product_id":"gherking-pickling-cucumber-seeds","title":"Gherking Pickling Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGherking is a vigorous, high-yield pickling cucumber that delivers firm, dark-green, 3–5″ cylindrical fruits with crisp texture and no bitterness — even if a few are left a bit larger. Its vines benefit from trellising, which supports its strength and helps keep the fruit clean as the plants mature. This variety is parthenocarpic (produces lots of female flowers), so it sets fruit reliably even without pollinators. It’s designed for pickling — the skin is slightly spined but holds up beautifully through processing — but the crunchy bite also works fresh out of the garden. With a relatively short maturity of around 55–60 days, it's ideal for both picklers and gardeners who want a dependable, early cucumber crop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Gherking Pickling Cucumber — Shopify friendly product info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.45; color: #222;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.125rem;\"\u003eGherking Pickling Cucumber \u003csmall style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555;\"\u003e(Cucumis sativus)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #333;\"\u003eVigorous, high-yield pickling cucumber producing firm, dark-green, 3–5\" fruits with crisp texture and no bitterness. Ideal for pickling or fresh eating. Parthenocarpic, reliable, and early-maturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 720px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e55–60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003ePlant Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eVines 4–6 ft; fruits 3–5\" long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSow outdoors after all frost when soil is warm. Ideal soil temperature 70–85°F (21–29°C).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSeed Depth \/ Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSow 1\/2\" deep. Germinates in 7–10 days in warm soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSpace plants 12–18\" apart; rows 36–48\" apart. Provide trellis or support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eFertile, well-draining soil. Keep consistently moist for tender, crisp cucumbers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eParthenocarpic, high-yielding, early-maturing, ideal for pickling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eCrisp, tender, and mild. Perfect for pickling or fresh eating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0%;\"\u003eHarvest when cucumbers are 3–5\" long for best flavor and texture. Pick frequently to encourage continuous production.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rooted In Nature","offers":[{"title":"Package","offer_id":62719002214769,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/0524\/5809\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c339dd27-b4aa-4c5c-88da-78338f5763af.jpg?v=1764134217","url":"https:\/\/www.rootedinnature.farm\/products\/gherking-pickling-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Rooted In Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}