If growing season is short, only allow the plant to set five or six fruit.
Requires a little warmth to germinate and is prone to damping off in the conditions are too damp
Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.30 feet (40.0 cm) between West indian gherkin plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.Pot on and grow on under protection. Plant out when three true leaves have grown. Best in a cold frame in cooler climates
West indian gherkin is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside - as a guideline, the minimum temperature outside should be approximately 15°C / 59°F.Gerkins are ready when they reach about six to eight cm in length. Harvesting encourages further flowering
These estimates for how long West indian gherkin takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Average 40 days | Min days | Max days (0)
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‘burr’ refers to the lumpy skin
Burr gherkin, Burr cucumber, Badunga, Cohombro
1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumis_anguria