The characteristics of new vegetable crop, anguria (West Indian gherkin, Cucumis anguria L.) cv. “Dieticheskiy” is provided. This varieties is mid ripening crop (48-50 days from germination to harvest) with yield 7,15-8,24 kg/mІ. The fruits are transportable, the tasting score is 4,4-4,5 points, the fruit weight is 43-50 g, storability is 7-10 days. The productivity is 45-50 fruits per plant. The cv. “Dieticheskiy” is resistant to powdery mildew and root rot. It is recommended to grow in greenhouses.