Crisp Melon, Carosello Cucumbers 'Carosello Barese'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | March 2012 | neutral

I grew both Carosello Barese and Mandurian Round cucumbers. I greatly preferred the flavor of the Mandurian Round.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Extremely tasty and very mild heirloom. Texture and flavor are very nice. Similar to Mandurian round cucumbers. Has no spines as a normal...Read More

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