

- A favorite of Thomas Jefferson, this fun looking pickling cucumber is small and does well in hot and humid areas.

55-65 Days to maturity. Cucumis anguria. West Indian Gherkin Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). West indian Gherkin grow extremely vigorous vines that are excellent for all gardens, space permitting. These plants grow so prolifically that fruits can be harvested throughout the entire summer, and vines don't leave room for weeds. Fruits are 3-5" long and have a rounded shape, covered in small spikes. This plant does not wilt in the heat, and can tolerate dryness. ~# seeds/oz.