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SKU
gu70
As low as €3.05
Bag (25 seeds)
(€114.00 /1000seeds )
€2.85

CUCAMELON / ZEHNERIA SCABRA

gu70 (Melothria scabra)

Cucumber-type climing plant, produces a multitude of olive-sized dark green fruit with light green marbling. The tiny cucumbers can be consumed fresh, or pickled.

Temperature requirements: frost-sensitive
Nutrient requirements: low
Seed spacing between the row: 50 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 10 cm
Sowing depth: 1 cm

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Explanations

ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.

Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.