Cucumis Anguria Seeds - Vegetable Plant
Cucumis Anguria Seeds - Vegetable Plant
Cucumis Anguria Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Cucumis Anguria Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
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Cucumis Anguria Seeds

Grow unique Cucumis anguria from premium-quality seeds. Commonly known as West Indian Gherkin or Burr Gherkin, this vigorous climbing vine produces small, spiny green fruits with a crisp texture, making it an excellent choice for pickling, fresh salads, home gardens, and ornamental edible landscapes.

Heirloom Vegetable Ideal for Pickling Climbing Vine High Yield

Key Features

Distinctive Spiny Fruits

Produces attractive oval green fruits with soft spines and a crisp texture, perfect for harvesting young.

Excellent for Pickling

Ideal for homemade pickles, relishes, salads, and other fresh culinary creations.

Productive Climbing Vine

Fast-growing vines provide abundant harvests throughout the warm growing season when supported on trellises.

Easy Garden Performer

Thrives in vegetable gardens, raised beds, fences, arbors, and large containers with full sun.

Growing Highlights

USDA Zones 3–11 (Annual)
Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Moderate
Vine Length 6–10 ft
Days to Harvest 60–75 Days
Germination 5–10 Days

Specifications

Scientific Name Cucumis anguria
Common Name (US) West Indian Gherkin / Burr Gherkin
Seed Type Vegetable Seed
Plant Type Annual Climbing Vine
USDA Zones 3–11
Planting Season Spring
Harvest Season Summer through Early Fall
Sowing Depth ½ inch
Germination 5–10 Days at 70–90°F (21–32°C)
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Rich, Well-Drained Soil
Watering Moderate
Mature Vine Length 6–10 feet
Plant Spacing 18–24 inches

Growing Guide

Step 1: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the final frost once the soil has warmed, or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.
Step 2: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil and keep evenly moist during germination.
Step 3: Provide a sturdy trellis or support to encourage healthy climbing growth and improve fruit production.
Step 4: Harvest fruits while young and tender for the best flavor and texture, especially when using for pickling.

Cucumis Anguria Seeds

Grow productive vines that produce unique spiny green fruits perfect for pickling, salads, and fresh eating. An easy-to-grow heirloom vegetable ideal for trellises, raised beds, home gardens, and edible landscapes.