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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: sjg12 on June 22, 2005, 17:25:36

Title: Gherkins
Post by: sjg12 on June 22, 2005, 17:25:36
Anybody out there growing Gherkins???

I put mine out about 3 weeks ago an they don't seem to be doing anything, most have just 3-4 leaves on them but don't seem to be growing most of the leaves are a deep green with one or two gone yellow. anyone got any hints or tips or are yours doing the same or better?
Title: Re: Gherkins
Post by: Merry Tiller on June 22, 2005, 18:50:57
Mine are doing OK since the warmer weather started, they've grown about 6 inches in the last week or so, about the same as the cucumbers growing next to them. Don't forget to keep them well watered, especially when it's warm.
Title: Re: Gherkins
Post by: Doris_Pinks on June 22, 2005, 21:58:59
Mine expired in the cold snap we had  :'(  And they were doing so well too  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: Gherkins
Post by: Amazin on June 22, 2005, 22:56:09
Mine spent about a month outdoors just...er... vegetating, and then along came the sun and suddenly they've taken off, with flowers and young fruits developing almost as I watch. I hope yours will turn out the same. Mine are Venlo Pickling by the way.
Title: Re: Gherkins
Post by: sjg12 on June 23, 2005, 14:51:35
Thanks for that folks, will keep them watered and my fingers crossed