1kg/2lb 4oz gherkins, or small cucumbers (approx. 15cm/6in long)
2 dill flower heads, or few dill fronds
2 tsp dill seeds
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tsp mustard seeds
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú sea salt
100g/3½oz granulated sugar
600ml/20fl oz cider or white wine vinegar