Cucumber Gherkin Alpaka H

🥒 Gherkin ‘Alpaka H’ (F1 Hybrid)

An early, productive, and easy-to-grow gherkin variety 🌿✨ Perfect for fresh use, pickling, and preserving.

🌱 Growing Information

Sow from April to May (IV–V)
Transplant or plant outdoors from May to June (V–VI)
Direct sowing possible in June (VI)
Plant 3–5 seedlings (20–30 days old) per m²
Spacing: 140–150 × 15–20 cm
Prefers well-cultivated, loamy soil
Feed with compost or organic fertiliser for best results
Water regularly and consistently

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Gherkin cucumber (F1 hybrid)
✔ Position: Full sun ☀️
✔ Soil: Fertile, well-drained, loamy
✔ Harvest Period: June – September (VI–IX)
✔ Perfect for: Fresh use, pickling & fermentation

🌼 Special Features

✔ Early and high-yielding variety
✔ Easy to grow and reliable
✔ Excellent for pickling 🥒
✔ Strong, vigorous growth
✔ Suitable for home gardens and allotments

📦 Pack Size

1 g