I decided to try a new kind of Cucumis anguria this last season, so I planted a USDA variety from Zambia. Like the Ethiopian variety, this variety was nearly spineless. It looked perfect for the conditions I was growing in.
Gherkins usually start out as small little plants and get larger over time. If not kept in check, they can slowly take over the garden. As they are very resistant to a number of diseases, the plants themselves usually only die off after a freeze. As for the prolific fruit, it is important to make sure to pick up any stragglers as the fruit reseeds very easily.
The plants grew well behind and between the other plants I was growing and I harvested plenty of fruit. And its dark color was quite beautiful. Unfortunately, there is something interesting about Gherkins. This variety, along with another one that I grew, produced plenty of fruit and seed. However, the seed did not germinate. Why exactly this happens, I don’t know, but it is pretty frustrating. I’m planning on refrigerating the seed for a while to see if I can determine if there is something about the sprouting technique that I’m missing.
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