Description
Cucumis anguria, commonly known as maroon cucumber, West Indian gherkin, maxixe, burr gherkin, cackrey and West Indian gourd, is a vine that is indigenous to Africa, but has become naturalized in the New World, and is cultivated in many places. It is similar and related to the common cucumber (C. sativus) and its cultivars are known as gherkins.
Germination Guide
🌍 Africa (Tanzania to South Africa)
Easy
Cucumis anguria, also known as West Indian gherkin or maroon cucumber, is a vigorous annual vine native to tropical Africa. It produces small, spiny cucumber-like fruits and is commonly cultivated for pickling and eating fresh.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 14 days
Temperature
Min 21°C
Ideal 24°C
Max 28°C
Light
🌑 Darkness required
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
rich, well-drained soil
Recommended container
individual pots
Growing Tips
Germination is inhibited by white, blue and far-red light but promoted by darkness and red light. Cold-sensitive seeds; sow after last frost. Seedlings resent root disturbance. Light shade during sowing helps improve germination. Seeds have a fibrous seedcoat. High viability (up to 98%) when fresh.
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