{"product_id":"west-indian-gherkin-cucumber-cu1425","title":"West Indian Gherkin Cucumber Seeds, Burr Melon, Cucumis Anguria CU1425","description":"Kids love these along with the cucamelons. So fun! The “burrs,” are actually very soft. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The West Indian gherkin cucumber, also known as the West Indian burr gherkin or West Indian gherkin melon, is a small, heirloom cucumber variety native to West Africa and widely grown in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. Despite its name, it's not a true cucumber but rather a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, related to melons and cucumbers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This cucumber variety produces small, prickly fruits that resemble tiny watermelons or cucumbers, typically measuring around 1 to 3 inches in length. When ripe, the fruits turn yellow-orange and develop a sweet, slightly tangy flavor. West Indian gherkins are often used in pickling due to their crisp texture and unique taste, but they can also be eaten fresh in salads or used as a garnish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The vines of West Indian gherkin cucumbers are vigorous growers and can sprawl or climb if given support. They are generally heat-tolerant and can thrive in warm climates with well-drained soil and full sun. They will return as a perennial in zones 10-13, but are typically grown as an annual at warm times of the year, all over the world, as the growth is vigorous and harvest is quick at 55-65 days.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is for 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed.","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058296086891,"sku":"CU1425","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_ac569db0-a9fd-4d82-a070-3fdd9548c634.jpg?v=1775071804","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/west-indian-gherkin-cucumber-cu1425","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}