West Indian gherkin
Cucumis anguria
A spiny-fruited vine related to cucumber, used mainly for pickling.
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Temperature
21-28°C (absolute 8-32°C)
Rainfall
800-1000mm (absolute 300-1700mm)
Soil pH
6-7.5 (absolute 5.5-8.3)
Soil types
Fertile, well-drained soils.