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Cucumber 'Spiky'

Name: Cucumber 'Spiky'
SKU: CUC-SPI-1222
Price: 0.30 AUD
Availability: InStock

Cucumis anguria

$0.30

rare in Australia; better known as 'West Indian Gherkin'

easy to grow, vigorous vine, heavy producer

plant under trees (or in afternoon shade) and grow on trellis

small spiny fruit eaten fresh or as pickles

harvest regularly when fruit is 6-8 cm long; wear gloves

Lifecycle	Annual, Climber
Quantity	5 seeds
Best by	Dec-22
SKU	CUC-SPI-1222

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.

Sow in	September, October, November, December
Sowing Method	Direct Sow
Depth to Sow	8mm
Germination	7-14 days
Distance Apart	40cm
Harvest	55-70 days

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