Gherkin (Cucumis anguria)

Family: Cucurbitaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Cucumis anguria is a ANNUAL CLIMBER growing to 2.4 m (7ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour without any bitterness. — Fruit - raw, cooked or pickled.; A very agreeable cucumber flavour without any bitterness.; It can be used in salads or as part of a savoury dish.; The fruit is frequently soaked in vinegar to make a pickle, it absorbs a large quantity of vinegar.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 9)