How to grow West Indian Gherkin

Cucumis anguria

If growing season is short, only allow the plant to set five or six fruit.

Growing West indian gherkin from seed

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.

Transplanting West indian gherkin

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.

Harvesting West indian gherkin

Gerkins are ready when they reach about six to eight cm in length. Harvesting encourages further flowering

How long does West indian gherkin take to grow?

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.

Days to Germination How long does it take West indian gherkin to germinate?
21 days

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+ 40 days

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West indian gherkin Etymology

‘burr’ refers to the lumpy skin

Other names for West indian gherkin

Burr gherkin, Burr cucumber, Badunga, Cohombro

Footnotes

1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumis_anguria


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