West Indian Gherkin [Cucumber] (40+ Seeds)

Description

Cucumbers can be grown anytime in Georgia after Spring’s last Frost and before Fall’s first Frost! For best results, we recommend breaking this long cucumber growing season into two shorter ones; Spring and Fall. The Spring Growing Season begins after the last Spring Frost, ending with a final harvest in the Summer. The Fall Growing Season begins in the Summer, ending with a final harvest in the Fall. Specific Recommended Growing Dates are listed below.

West Indian Gherkins are an easy to grow small cucumber. Produces cucumbers between 2 and 3 inches long. Plants grow and produce vigorously. West Indian Gherkins were Thomas Jefferson’s favorite crop to grow in his garden at Monticello. Eaten fresh or pickled, these cucumbers are a deliciously divine delight!

Cucumbers grow into a Vining Bush. For best results, provide them with a trellis, stake, or structure to climb onto. If the plant is provided with an adequate structure on which to grow, expect it to grow about 6 feet tall. Without a structure to vine onto, the plant will spread in all directions, never reaching a height above 1 foot, but spreading over a large area.

Pollination: Cucumbers require pollination in order for the fruit to properly set and grow. In most cases, the work of pollination is taken care of by pollinators (bees and other pollinating insects). If they do not pollinate the plants, then it must be done by hand. Click Here for more information.

Cucumbers require well-drained soil, warm weather, and sunlight to thrive.

Cucumbers are a great source for Nutrients, Minerals, and Antioxidants.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 hours of Full Sun Daily)

Frost Tolerant?: No

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 50-65

Planting Depth: ¼” to ½”

Distance Between Rows: 3 to 5 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 3 to 4 Feet

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: April 10 through October 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): April 10 through May 10
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): June 15 through July 15

Central Georgia: April 1 through November 1

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): April 1 through May 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 1 through July 30

South Georgia: March 15 through November 20

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 15 through May 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 5 through August 10

Coastal Georgia: February 25 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 25 through May 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 15 through August 30

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