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Cucumber Gherkin

Cucumber Gherkin

Product number: 124050
Origin: East Africa
Latin: Cucumis dipsaceus

Light green, very finely spined (but not prickly) fruits, about 5-7 cm long and 3-4 cm thick. Great for autumn decorations! NOT EDIBLE, FOR DECORATION ONLY!

GENERAL INTRODUCTION CUCUMBERS:
Cucumbers that produce long vines can be pruned regularly. For outdoor cultivation, a reasonable summer is needed (depending on the variety) and all varieties grow well in a greenhouse. Sometimes it is advisable to let the plant grow outside if fruit set fails! Cucumbers are usually harvested unripe, unless the skin becomes particularly attractive when ripe. Unripe fruits are sliced and used raw in salads; ripe fruits can be scooped out like a melon. Many small cucumber varieties or (extremely) young harvested fruits are eaten as gherkins (pickled) or as a healthy snack with a drink or meal. Pay attention to the individual description of our species and varieties; some are for decoration only and NOT edible!

Names:
Latin: Cucumis dipsaceus
Dutch: Distelkomkommertje
English: Cucumber

Sowing method: Indoors from late March - late May. Most varieties grow well outdoors (see variety description), but in a greenhouse, success and yield are greater. Transplanting: in the greenhouse from late April, outdoors from late May. Pay attention not only to the date, but especially to the weather!

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