Carosello ‘Scopatizzo o Leccese’ Cucumber

Carosello ‘Scopatizzo o Leccese’ Cucumber Seeds: A Sweet & Mild Italian Delicacy

Discover the intriguing Carosello ‘Scopatizzo o Leccese’ Cucumber, a hard-to-find treasure from the sun-drenched fields of southern Italy. Resembling a small, elongated cucumber, this unique variety offers a delightful twist on the familiar. Its curious, velvety, fuzzy skin is remarkably thin and encases a sweet and exceptionally mild flesh with a refreshing, subtle melon-like flavor that is consistently never bitter. Perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to your salads or as a light and flavorful accompaniment to your favorite pasta dishes, the Carosello is also reported to be easier to digest than ordinary cucumbers, making it a wonderful choice for those with sensitive stomachs.

• Resembles a Small Cucumber:
  • Produces elongated fruits similar in size and shape to a small cucumber.
• Curious Fuzzy, Very Thin Skin:
  • A unique velvety texture that is surprisingly delicate.
• Sweet and Mild, Never Bitter Flavor:
  • Offers a refreshing sweetness with a gentle, non-bitter taste.
• Subtle Melon-Like Taste:
  • A hint of melon adds a unique and delightful dimension to its flavor profile.
• Perfect in Salads:
  • Its sweetness and mildness make it a fantastic addition to fresh salads.
• Great Accompaniment for Pasta Dishes:
  • A light and refreshing counterpoint to rich pasta sauces.
• Reported to be Easier to Digest:
  • A potentially gentler option for those who find regular cucumbers difficult to digest.
• Growing Information:
  • Fruit Shape: Elongated, resembling a small cucumber
  • Skin: Fuzzy, very thin
  • Flavor: Sweet, mild, never bitter, melon-like
  • Days to Harvest (Approx.): 60 days
• Germination Instructions:
  • Suited to indoor and outdoor cultivation.
  • Indoor Sowing: Sow into pots of free-draining, moist seed compost. Germination takes 7-10 days. Protect seedlings from direct sunlight. Grow on until large enough to handle (3-5 weeks). Keep compost moist, not wet.
  • Outdoor Sowing: Can be sown directly every 3 weeks for a continued supply. Prefers rich soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Growing Instructions:
  • Water regularly and thoroughly.
  • Train up supports. For ground maturing, lay straw or plastic to keep the fruit clean.
  • Fruit should be ready to harvest in approximately 60 days.
• Cultivation Instructions:
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
  • Pick fruits while young and tender.
  • Best harvested in the morning when cool.
  • The fuzz on the fruit can be easily washed off before consumption.