MAXIXE INDIES

Description

Maxixe (cucumis anguria)

Indies

Maxixe indies also known as ‘West Indian Gherkin’ originated in Africa producing green oval fruits, with supple spines and pale inner crisp flesh. Grow like a ground cover cucumber or up trellis if preferred. Fruits can be eaten boiled, fried or cut fresh in salads with a fresh cucumber flavour.

English common name: West Indian Gherkin

Typical fruit weight: 30-50 grams

Typical fruit size: 5 x 4cm (length x width)

Typical fruits per plant: 20

Maturity: Mid

Best period to harvest: as soon as the fruits attain their green colour.

Production: greenhouse, open field and containers.

Culinary use: Sliced fresh, fried or steamed. Many recipes using the fruit can be found online.