West indian gherkin

Cucumis anguria

Cucumis

Cucurbitaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 9–12

West Indian gherkin is a vigorous tropical vine that thrives in full sun with warm temperatures and moderate, consistent watering. Provide a trellis or fence for its tendrils to climb, and ensure well-drained soil to prevent root rot. The small spiny fruits are harvested young for pickling and fresh use, and the plant fruits prolifically in hot summer conditions.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly And Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings; Avoid Waterlogging

Temperature

60° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Aruba

Belize

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Burkina

California

Cape Provinces

Cape Verde

Cayman Is.

Colombia

Comoros

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

🍳 Culinary

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 4, 2020 by Mari Na (cc-by-sa)

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