Description
| West Indies Gherkin Cornichon ‘Gherkin’ des Antilles Cucumis anguria |
Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Annuel | Pollinisation libre | Patrimoine |
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| ÌGO Seeds GHRKN.9055.TM ID:22010 Î | GO Seeds GHRKN.9055.TM ID:22010 | Seeds/Semences: ~20 Germination > 85% Lot: GOGO139 |
| CUC/CUCUMBER–GHERKIN West Indies Gherkin Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom | ORGANIC Cucumis anguria |
12-24” 65 days/jrs ![]() -1°C |
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The ‘gherkin’, which bears many small, cucumber-like fruits covered in blunt spines, was a common crop in the Monticello vegetable garden. Thomas Jefferson recommended it to his brother, Randolph, in 1813: “the season being over for planting everything but the Gerkin. It is that by which we distinguish the very small pickling cucumber”. This was likely the West Indian Gherkin (Cucumis anguria), a native of Africa brought to the Caribbean through the slave trade, then reputedly introduced from… Vitamins+: B5+, C+, K+ Companions: Peas, Corn, Beans, Radish, Beets, Carrot, Onion, Marigold, Nasturtium, Sunflower, Oregano, Dill. Far from: Potato, Sage, Mint, Melon. GaiaOrganics.ca |
| ÌGO-Plant 17.CUC/GHRKN.9055.TM ID:22010 Î | GO-Plant 17.CUC/GHRKN.9055.TM ID:22010 | CUC/CUCUMBER–GHERKIN West Indies Gherkin |
ID: 22010 | Planting Tip: Soak in warm water up to 24H & scarify for improved germination. Direct seed 1-2 weeks after last frost. Can also start indoors 4 weeks before the planting date. Harvesting Tip: Harvest when skin colour turns from green to light yellow. Let it ripen off the vine until it turns yellowish in colour. Storage Tip: Store unwashed in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. For longer preservation, pickle in vinegar brine. |

1/2″ direct
12-24”
60″
3-10 days/jrs (SoakScarify)













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