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Mexican Sour Gherkin — Cucumbers

67days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct seed after last frost when soil is 65°F+, or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Plant 1/4 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 8-12 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with darker green stripes like tiny watermelons
Size: 1"
Shape: Small oval, resembling miniature watermelons
Flavour: Crisp cucumber flavor with tangy, lime-like finish

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, pickling, cocktail garnish, gourmet salads, appetizers

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Very few pest problems, occasionally aphids
Diseases: Highly disease resistant, very few issues
Resistance: Excellent natural resistance to most cucumber diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – July
11	January	February	February – March	April – June
12	January	February	February – March	April – June
13	January	February	February – March	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

MarigoldsDeter nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles with their strong scent

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids while repelling squash bugs

BeansFix nitrogen in soil and provide natural trellis support for climbing gherkins

CornProvides natural support structure and wind protection for climbing vines

DillAttracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps that control pests

LettuceGrows in shade of gherkin vines and helps conserve soil moisture

CatnipRepels cucumber beetles, ants, and flea beetles more effectively than DEET

Avoid

SageInhibits growth of cucumbers through allelopathic compounds

Aromatic herbsStrong essential oils from herbs like rosemary can stunt cucumber family growth

PotatoesCompete for nutrients and may increase susceptibility to blight diseases

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Mexican Sour Gherkin?

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