CUCUMBER - West Indian Gerkin

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(25 seeds)

$4.50

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Ancient heritage variety for the perfect pickles

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When you’re looking for superior disease resistance, a departure from hybrids to heritage varieties can be a fruitful choice. The West Indian Gherkin is a Read More

When you’re looking for superior disease resistance, a departure from hybrids to heritage varieties can be a fruitful choice. The West Indian Gherkin is a great example of this. The plants are believed to have originated in Africa, later spreading to the US through the slave trade. Although the fruits are small, the plants bear prolifically, and the little fruits are just the right size for pickling and preserving.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

60 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun|Part Shade

Watering

Heavy

Plant Spacing

50cm

Plant Height

As per support

Additional Features

Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: CUCUMBER - West Indian Gerkin

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 25

Days to Harvest: 60 days

Watering: Heavy

Plant Spacing: 50cm

Row Spacing: 75cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Corn, Okra, Peas, Radish

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Cucumis anguria

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun|Part Shade

Plant Height: As per support

Sow Depth: 10mm

Best Months to Plant – Cucumber
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain									✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate									✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Cucumber
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Cucumber
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓

Arid – Cucumber
Method	Jan	Feb	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Cucumber
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Cucumber
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

If you live in a frosty area, wait till the last frosts are over or start your lemon cucumbers in pots in a protected spot. Don’t disturb the roots when you transplant. Cover lightly with growing medium and don’t let them dry out.

How to Harvest

When your cucumbers start showing their yellow marbled colour, they’re ready to pick. Use a sharp secateurs or pair of scissors to avoid harming your vine.

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How to Sow

If you live in a frosty area, wait till the last frosts are over or start your lemon cucumbers in pots in a protected spot. Don’t disturb the roots when you transplant. Cover lightly with growing medium and don’t let them dry out.

How to Harvest

When your cucumbers start showing their yellow marbled colour, they’re ready to pick. Use a sharp secateurs or pair of scissors to avoid harming your vine.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →