| "Cucumis anguria. The West Indian gherkin grows and is used in a similar fashion as the cucumber. It was introduced into the United States in the early 1800s, but remains cultivated to only a limited extent. Oval in shape with a round cross-section, it has a highly warted skin, long spines and a large cavity with many seeds." This is one that various seed companies have been offereing since the 19 th century. A few of the old folks use to pickle them. My father use to say that they look too much like a pickled mouse, and I guess it stuck with me. I have no use for them. However when most folks, particularly old folks like me, think of gherkins this is the one they are thinking of of. The Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabrahas) has recently shown some popularity. These are smooth and look much like baby watermelons. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Jamaican Gherkin
