Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber Seed

Much better than Kirby for pickling! The name says “sour”, but they’re ideal for both whole dill and sweet gherkins, or just eating as-is. Small cucumber-like fruit (not actually cucumbers, however) look like cute little miniature watermelons and have a refreshing tart flavor. Known as sanditas (“little watermelons”) in Mexico. Pick daily to keep new blooms/cukes forming, and to keep fruit from becoming seedy. Requires rich soil and frequent watering; afternoon shade is beneficial. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

• Days to germinate: 7-14 days
• Days to maturity: 75
• Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Sow ½” deep in sterile planting medium.
• Transplant spacing: 8-15”” (do not disturb roots when transplanting).
• Sow outdoors when temperatures reach 70º.
• Seed spacing: Plant seeds in groups of 2-3, then another group 15” away
• Seed depth: 1/2”
• Produce size: 1”
• Yield: About 1 lb. per 10’ row
• Mature plant height: 8’ (or longer) vine.
• Suitable for container growing: No.
• Year of discovery: Native to Mexico and Central America, domesticated prior to American colonization