WEST INDIAN GHERKIN

WEST INDIAN GHERKIN

(Cucumis anguria) Heirloom originating from Africa dating back prior to 1793. Small, oval shaped, green fruit 8x4cm. Used fresh in salads, soups, or pickled. Pick whilst still young. Does best in warmer weather. Heavy producer. 55-70 days. 60 seeds

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SKU	Cucumber01131
Shipping Weight	0.0010kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

Prolific

By: Ron on 25 March 2014
Very prolific with heaps of fruit per vine. Grew quite well in our cooler weather. Very attractive in the garden & a talking point for all who visited. Quite thin, hardish skin but soft centre. A nice cucumber.

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