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Arabian Cucumber
$3.99
PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) ARABIAN CUCUMBER | id:53367 | Cucumis Dipsaceus | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom The Arabian Cucumber, an annual warm-season vegetable, is a climbing vine with yellow flowers and fruit native to tropical Africa. Initially green, the fruits transition to yellow as they mature, containing numerous seeds. While primarily found in the wild, it has been successfully domesticated. Beyond harvesting the fruit for consumption, the plant’s young shoots and leaves are traditionally cooked with groundnut paste and coconut milk. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, the Arabian Cucumber prefers a dry site. Embrace this tropical delight in your garden for a unique culinary experience. Vitamins+: B5+, C+, K+ Companion plants: Peas, Corn, Beans, Radish, Beets, Carrot, Onion, Marigold, Nasturtium, Sunflower, Oregano, Dill. Far from: Potato, Sage, Mint, Melon. Planting tip: Soak in warm water up to 24H & scarify for improved germination. Direct seed 1-2 weeks after last frost. Can also start indoors 4 weeks before the planting date.|| Harvesting tip: Harvest when skin colour turns from green to light yellow. Let it ripen off the vine until it turns yellowish in colour. Storage tip: Store unwashed in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. For longer preservation, pickle in vinegar brine.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:12-24”, Row spacing:24-36”, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:3, Germination:3-10 days/jrs, 23-28°C Optimally:20-23°C, Maturity:75-90 d/j, Width: N/A, Edible flower (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
Harvesting Tip: Harvest when skin colour turns from green to light yellow. Let it ripen off the vine until it turns yellowish in colour. Storage Tip: Store unwashed in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. For longer preservation, pickle in vinegar brine. ĂŚGOplant17CUC/GHERKIN.0300BJ.53367 ĂŽGOplant17CUC/GHERKIN.0300BJ.53367
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