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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Hokus Gherkin Cucumber Seeds
Cucumis sativus
Hokus' is quick to produce small-spined, crunchy cucumbers. 'Hokus' is a parthenocarpic type cucumber that is best when harvested at under 4".
Planting Cucumber
Days to Maturity
60 Days
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 8 feet of trellised cucumbers. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12" |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat". |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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25 reviews
- Kristine Y.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars8/28/26Disappointed in the taste, crunchiness
These germinated well and had an incredible number of flowers on them. Not as many cucumbers as I would've expected for the number of flowers,but a plant can only support so much fruit. Grew well up and over the top of our cattle panel arched trellis (so at least 8 feet). My intent was to use for sweet gherkin but every one of this variety shrank up (looked mummified) during the brining process. Ended up not even canning the batch- used them refrigerated instead. They tasted fine, but as the second round of fruit came on and we hit high 90 temps they turned incredibly bitter- even as small, young fruit. (Less than 3") . The hairy spikes on these are rather a nuisance too- won't be buying this variety again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/3/26Hey Kristine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm sorry to hear that the Hokus Gherkin Cucumbers didn't work out the way you were hoping, especially with the challenges you experienced during the brining process and the bitterness that developed in the heat. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring your experience is positive. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance.
Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
- Alla S.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/19/26Sprouted, but did not grow
The seeds did not grow further than the first two leaves 🤨
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/22/26Hey Alla,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KristinaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/15/26Prolific Gherkins!
Once Hokus takes off it doesn’t stop rewarding you with tiny gherkin after gherkin. This seed did not disappoint. Excellent germination too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/17/26Hey Kristina,
We're so happy to hear that your Hokus Gherkin Cucumber Seeds have been such a prolific success! It's awesome that once they took off they just kept rewarding you with gherkin after gherkin, and we love that the germination was excellent too. That's exactly what we love to see! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Stacie F.MO, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/15/26Spikey little pickles!
Grew this variety for the first time this year. They are fantastic producers of small cucumbers that come in a good time frame for making gherkins. The cucumbers are very spiky and best harvested with gloves. Harvest every day to get ones for the perfect size, cut off the blossom end, keep a jar of brine in the fridge, and just keep adding to it / eating from it. I cannot comment on their raw taste, as we only use these for pickles.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - Mrs. W.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/27/26These are all extremely bitter, YUCK!!
I had high hopes for these. But after painstakingly growing them from seed and waiting to harvest them, every harvest has come up bitter. I'm talking so bitter that you spit it out, rinse your mouth out and even 30 minutes later, can still taste the bitterness. It is HORRENDOUS. I am really disappointed as these had good reviews. I'm not sure if I was sent the wrong thing, or wild cucumbers or something but these are awful.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests7/31/26Hey there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️