Quantity
About 30 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic West Indian gherkin is an amazing climbing plant that brings a touch of exoticism, whimsy, and great generosity to the vegetable garden. Originally from Africa, Cucumis anguria is distinguished by its small, oblong fruits bristling with soft, non-prickly spines, which immediately catch the eye and arouse curiosity both in the garden and in the kitchen. This highly productive variety quickly spreads its vigorous stems on trellises or on the ground, forming a living canopy that enlivens summer crops with great vigor. Harvested young, its green fruits offer tender, crunchy, and sweet flesh, without bitterness, with a flavor reminiscent of cucumber and a pleasant, slightly spicy note. They can be eaten raw, cooked like zucchini, or pickled in vinegar when very young, making it a plant that is as versatile as it is original. In full sun, in rich, loose, and well-drained soil, it grows enthusiastically and rewards the gardener with regular harvests throughout the summer. Its exuberant silhouette also attracts pollinators with its flowering, enhancing the vitality of the vegetable garden. It is a singular, productive, and tasty variety, perfect for those who like to grow different, decorative, and characterful vegetables.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.8 to 1 in. (2 to 2.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
Harvest60 to 75 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, bean, pea
Avoid planting withPotatoes, fennel
Raw vegetables, cooking, marinades, trellis cultivation, preservation
