GherKing Cucumber

GherKing is a vigorous cucumber vine bred for early, heavy crops of dark green, white-spined pickling fruit. Ball FloraPlant describes the fruit as bitter-free even when left on the vine and suitable for both pickling and fresh eating; the listed fruit length is 3–5 inches. ## Garden Use Grow GherKing in an edible garden where the vigorous vines can climb a trellis or fence. Ball notes that this parthenocarpic selection can set fruit without insect pollination and recommends trellising. Harvest small fruits frequently for pickles, or leave them longer for fresh use. ## Growing Conditions Ball lists the selection for sun and describes it as best grown in the ground. Cucumbers generally grow best in full sun and moist, rich, well-drained soil. Sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. A trellis helps keep fruit straighter and improves air movement around the foliage. ## Maintenance Check vines often as fruit begins to form, and harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Water at the soil line and keep the leaves dry when possible. [Ball FloraPlant](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=020400001034547&env=P) provides cultivar-specific fruit, vine, exposure, and pollination information. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cucumis-sativus/common-name/cucumbers/) provides general cucumber growing guidance.