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Cucumber - Cucamelon, West Indian Burr Gherkin

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  • Also known as: known as Cackrey, Maroon Cucumber, West Indian Gherkin, and West Indian Gourd.

  • Incredibly small, cucumber-shaped fruits.

  • The surface of these tiny fruits are covered with spine-like warts, while the flesh is pale green.

  • Easy to grow for everyone, sells great at farmers markets!

    • Can be cooked or eaten raw. The flavor is similar to that of other more traditional cucumbers. 

    • Days to Maturity | 55 - 65 days

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      3.8 out of 5 stars 16 total reviews
      Published date
      2022-01-14
      NOT CUCAMELONS
      Cucamelons and West Indian Burr Gherkins are two different plants/species. The pictures are of the West Indian Burr Gerkin. Another reviewer is correct, that cucamelons resemble tiny watermelons and have smooth skin. The leaves of these plants are also very different. This listing makes me untrustworthy...
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      2021-12-29
      Got the seeds and am
      Got the seeds and am excited to try them out in the spring
      Meghan F. 🇺🇸
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      2021-07-14
      Not what I expected
      Grew cucamelon that I bought from the box store last year and it looked more like a baby watermelon with a bitter cucumber taste... I have a prickly looking baby cucumber that I'm afraid to eat. Lol... definitely not the fruit I expected--thought the pic on here was wrong since they looked different...
      Nicki 🇺🇸
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      2020-06-30
      Can’t wait
      Planted this and it came up! I can’t wait to try it
      Dannetta W. 🇺🇸
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      2020-06-30
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      2019-11-03
      Amazing! Grows Quickly!! Try it!
      Try ittttt!!!!!!
      Diana H. 🇺🇸
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      2019-11-03
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      2017-10-09
      Cucamelon
      Fast growing Huuuuuugge Harvest Very prickly( adult Harvest only not children) Soury Cucumber flavor
      Camillia H. 🇺🇸
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      2017-10-09
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      2017-05-19
      cucumber - cucamelon, mini mexican sour gherkin
      It didn't take long for them to arrive but they all died.
      Deborah R. 🇺🇸
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      2017-05-19
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      2017-05-17
      they never sprouted.
      they never sprouted.
      Sally R. 🇺🇸
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      2017-05-17
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      2017-05-16
      Seeds now
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      2017-05-16
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      2017-05-16
      Great Service
      Very happy with the service but disappointed that only 2 of 10 seeds I planted germinated. :(
      Jeff R. 🇺🇸
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      Great seeds!
      Fast shipping and high germination rates.
      Dennis B.
      5.0 star rating 2025-04-08
      Love that you keep sending
      Love that you keep sending them out! Love the possibilities!!!
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      Great seeds and service.
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