Carosello Barese Cucumber Vegetable Seeds

Product Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. flexuosus ‘Carosello Barese’

• Common Names: Carosello Barese, Italian Melon Cucumber

• Plant Type: Heirloom, warm-season vegetable

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine, can be grown on trellises or along the ground

• Mature Size: 3-6 feet (90-180 cm) in spread

• Fruit Characteristics: Cylindrical, tender, thin skin with a crisp, juicy texture

• Flavor Profile: Sweet, mild, and refreshing, less bitter than regular cucumbers

• Culinary Uses: Eaten fresh, in salads, pickled, or as a cooling snack

• Nutritional Benefits: Rich in water, fiber, and essential vitamins

• Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm, sunny environments

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun for best growth and fruiting

• Watering Needs: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 6-11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Days to Maturity: 50-65 days from germination

• Uses: Home gardens, raised beds, container gardening, trellised growing

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, benefits from regular harvesting to encourage fruiting

• Germination Tip: Plant seeds in warm soil for fast germination and strong growth