Gherkin West Indian Cucumber Seeds - Vegetable Plant

West Indian Gherkin is a vigorous warm-season annual vine prized for its small, spiny green fruits that are ideal for pickling and fresh culinary use. It is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, trellises, and containers. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produces abundant harvests throughout the summer. Its climbing habit, high productivity, and crisp fruits make it an excellent choice for heirloom vegetable gardens.

Features

• Warm-season heirloom cucumber variety
• Produces small, crisp, spiny green fruits
• Excellent for pickling and fresh eating
• 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 / Gherkin Cucumber
• 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