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
Recommended crop rotation: 3 years
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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.