Out of Stock

Cucumber ‘Spiky’

Cucumis anguria

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • seed past ‘best by’ date (Dec 2022)
    • germination in November 2024 was 20%
  • small, spiny fruit
  • easy to grow
  • harvest at 6cm-8cm

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

SKU: CUC-SPI Categories: ,

Description

Cucumber ‘Spiky’ is more commonly called ‘West Indian Gherkin’. Small, spiny fruit. Easy to grow. Heavy producer. Harvest regularly at 6-8cm; wear gloves. Plant under trees on trellis. Eat fresh or pickle as gherkins.Cucumber Fact Sheet: growing tips, seed harvesting methods

Additional information

Best By

Dec-25

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

8mm

Germination

7-14 days

Distance Apart

40cm

Harvest

55-70 days