Burr Gherkin - anyone grow this?

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I am attracted the the West India Burr Gherkin for use in pickles rather than or in combo with cucs.  
 
Has anyone grown them and if so your opinions/experiences?
 
Thanks

 

[JUR-Z-Devil]

maybe this will help - start at 2:05​

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtgNjs8golg[/media]​