Crisp, delicious cucumbers are one of the easiest and most rewarding garden vegetables, requiring little work but giving you so much in return. From the short, plump picking varieties to the longer slicing types, they're all incredibly easy to grow. They're also very heavy yielders, so there's always plenty to share! Little in size but big in flavor, Mexican Sour Gherkin cucumbers resemble tiny watermelons and taste like classic cukes splashed with refreshing lemon juice. Their small size and cool, crisp texture make them ideal for salads, snacking, and pickling. Whether grown from a hanging basket, on a trellis, or directly in the garden, it's best to direct sow Mexican Sour Gherkins. However, if you live in a cooler area with shorter summers and want to get a jump start, you can start the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost is anticipated. Whether transplanting seedlings or sowing directly into your garden or container, the soil should be at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
More Information| SKU | DL013825 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.06 oz |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 180 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Cucumis sativus |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow (recommended) or start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1/2 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 3-6 inches |
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| Row Spacing | 2-4 feet |
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| Space After Thinning | 12 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 4-13 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 65-75 |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Growth Habit | Harvest mature cucumbers to encourage more production. |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Good For Containers, Ornamental, Edible, Grow With Children |
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| Additional Information | Introduced in 1920 |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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