Gherkin Pests And Diseases

Whilst gherkins are an acquired ‘love it or hate it’ taste, they are popular in salads, and sandwiches and being part of the cucumber family they can easily be grow at home, and are affected by the same pests and diseases. As with cucumbers the biggest danger to them is not gherkin pests and diseases but overwatering.

The main gherkin pests and diseases affecting them are Aphids, Aphid Virus, Slugs and Snails, Red spider mites and Verticullum Wilt. Some of which are easily treated and some are not.

To treat these problems please see the detailed instructions under ‘Cucumber pests and diseases.’

Also see How To Grow Gherkins

By Richard Allen -