[thedoc (OP)]

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you passed mains electricity through a gherkin? It is an illuminating experience.

 Read more about this experiment.


Garage science is a blog of science experiments you probably can't or shouldn't do at home

 

[archie bishop]

what is a gherkin?

[BenV]

If you click on   Read more about this experiment. , there are pictures and video that should help.

[Rick McMaster]

You also talked about doing an onion "pickled" in strontium salts that gives a red glow.  Can you provide details on the preparation of the onion?  Thanks