West India Gherkin

CU07

65 days. In the 1850’s we said the following about this variety, “A very small, oval-shaped, prickly variety, having more the appearance of a burr than a cucumber. It is quite late, full of seeds, and when pickled, a perfect sponge.” It is easy to grow and does make nice pickles. This variety was first introduced to America in 1793 from Jamaica where colonists prepared this little gherkin by pickling and boiling.

Contains 20 heirloom seeds