West Indian Gherkin [Cucumber] (40+ Seeds)

Description

Contains 40+ seeds.

Cucumbers have been widely grown in Florida for many years. They thrive for most of the year, except for our peak Summer temperatures or our coldest Winter temperatures. 

West Indian Gherkins are a tropical Cucumber variety that thrives in warm weather. They’re perfectly adapted to Florida’s humidity and heat. Once the plant is established, it vigorously grows producing many small cucumbers. 

Fruits are 3″ to 5″ long and covered in small spikes. Extremely heat tolerant, perfect for the Florida Garden.

Fun Fact: West Indian Gherkins were a favorite exotic vine of Thomas Jefferson! It is said that he grew them, each year, in his Summer Garden.

Sow seeds no deeper than a 1/4″.

Make sure that the soil has plenty of organic material in it (compost, castings, gardening soil, etc.). Enrich the soil with a naturally occurring calcium like eggshells or even the shells of crustaceans. Our finely ground egg shell powder can help to accomplish this as well. Calcium can help to naturally protect against end rot or powdery mildew.

North Florida: Plant in the Spring (after the last frost) and harvest into early Summer. Plant in the late Summer (July-August) and Harvest into the Winter (December). During the Late Spring and Summer partial sun, particularly morning sun is recommended. Late Winter and Early Spring we recommend full sun.

Central Florida: Plant in the Spring (after the last frost) and harvest into early Summer. Plant Mid August to November, harvest into the Winter. During the Late Spring and Summer partial sun, particularly morning sun is recommended. Late Winter and Early Spring we recommend full sun.

South Florida: Plant in the Fall (September-November), harvest into the Winter (December-January). During the Late Spring and Summer partial sun, particularly morning sun is recommended. Late Winter and Early Spring we recommend full sun.

Container Gardening: Cucumbers can be grown most of the year in Florida, in a container! If grown in a container, make sure that it is well watered, and there is room for its vine to climb.