Crisp Melon, Carosello Cucumbers 'Mandurian'

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
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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)
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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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Panama City, Florida

Keithville, Louisiana

Alamogordo, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
Keithville, LA | July 2016 | positive

I live in Keithville,Louisiana and last year was the first year I grew the Mandurian round cucumbers and they turned out perfect. My plan...Read More

S
Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | July 2010 | positive

Mandurian Round has a really delicious, fresh cucumber flavor. They can be eaten rind and all with no bitterness or burps. It's non-vin...Read More

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