Cucumber - West Indian Gherkin Seeds for Planting & Gardening - Premium Quality Seeds

Enhance your garden with West Indian Gherkin seeds, a unique cucumber variety known for its small, crisp, and flavorful fruits. Perfect for pickling, fresh salads, or garnishing, West Indian Gherkins are easy to grow, highly productive, and well-suited for trellises, raised beds, and container gardening.

Features:

1. Variety: West Indian Gherkin
2. Fruit Color: Dark green
3. Fruit Shape: Small, cylindrical, slightly bumpy
4. Growth Habit: Compact, vining, climbing
5. Flavor: Crisp, slightly tangy, and flavorful
6. Suitable for: Trellises, garden beds, raised beds, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
4. Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
5. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5
6. Planting Depth: 0.5–1 inch (12–25 mm)
7. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants, 36 inches (90 cm) between rows
8. Germination Time: 7–10 days
9. Days to Maturity: 50–60 days from sowing
10. Plant Height: 3–6 feet (90–180 cm), requires support
11. Watering: Moderate, maintain even soil moisture
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Can be started indoors or sown directly outdoors

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after soil warms.
2. Provide trellis or vertical support for climbing growth.
3. Ensure consistent watering to promote healthy fruit development.
4. Thin seedlings for proper spacing and airflow.
5. Harvest small, tender fruits regularly for best taste and continuous production.

Benefits:

1. High-yield, compact cucumber variety ideal for home gardens
2. Produces crisp, flavorful fruits perfect for pickling or fresh consumption
3. Easy-to-grow and suitable for trellis or container gardening
4. Adds ornamental and culinary value to any vegetable plot