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Rhinocomcomber 'Hedgehog'

Rhinocomcomber 'Hedgehog'

Product number: 124270
Origin: Africa
Latin: Cucumis africanus

African cucumber, also known as Okalopolola. Green marbled, coarsely spiky (but not prickly) fruits, about 5-7 cm long and 3-4 cm thick. Great for autumn decorations! In Africa, the leaves are boiled or stir-fried. This one is bitter-free. The fruit is for ornamental purposes only.

GENERAL INTRODUCTION CUCUMBERS:
Cucumbers, which produce long vines, should 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 descriptions of our species and varieties, some are for ornamental purposes only and NOT edible!

Names:
Latin: Cucumis africanus
Dutch: Rhino cucumber
Also: Hedgehog cucumber
English: Cucumber

Sowing method: Indoors from late March - late May. Most varieties grow well outdoors (see variety description), but in the 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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