Cucumis Anguria Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Cucumis anguria, commonly known as West Indian Gherkin, is a warm-season annual vine grown for its small, spiny green fruits that are excellent for pickling and fresh culinary use. The vigorous climbing plant is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, containers with trellises, and vegetable plots. It thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produces abundant harvests throughout the summer. Its high productivity and unique fruits make it a favorite among heirloom vegetable growers.

Features

• Warm-season heirloom cucumber relative
• Produces small, spiny green fruits
• Excellent for pickling and fresh use
• Vigorous climbing or trailing vine
• Suitable for garden beds, trellises, and containers
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• High-yielding throughout the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis anguria
• Common Name (US): West Indian Gherkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Cucumber Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing or trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March–May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 70–90°F (21–32°C) in warm, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 5–10 feet long, 2–3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart