Carosello Scopatizzo Barese Scuro – 30 Seeds, Dark Skin, Highly Digestible, Cooking, Easy to Grow, High Germinability, Non-GMO
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Description
Discover the pleasure of growing the traditional Carosello Scopatizzo Barese Scuro at home, a gem of Italian agricultural biodiversity, now available in packs of 30 seeds. This product is ideal for amateur gardeners, culinary enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to introduce an ancient variety with exceptional qualities to their garden. Carosello Scopatizzo Barese stands out for its smooth, dark-skinned fruits, incredibly crunchy flesh, and a delicate, refreshing flavor, making it extremely digestible and perfect for a balanced diet. With a high germination rate promise and the guarantee of non-GMO seeds, it offers an easy and rewarding growing experience, ensuring abundant, superior-quality harvests.
Technical details:
- Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
- Seed Quantity: 30 seeds per pack
- Plant Type and Cultivation Cycle: Annual, climbing plant with a summer cultivation cycle.
- Plant Height: The stems can reach and exceed 150-200 cm in length, requiring supports or stakes for optimal growth.
- Uses: Ideal for eating fresh like a cucumber. Excellent in summer salads, dips, or simply sliced for a refreshing snack. Its high digestibility makes it suitable even for those who usually struggle with traditional cucumbers.
- Tasting Notes: The fruits are elongated, with smooth, dark green skin. The flesh is white, firm, crunchy, and bitter, with a sweet, delicate flavor.
- Resistance and Origin: Traditional variety from Puglia (Italy), known for its hardiness and good resistance to high summer temperatures, typical of the Mediterranean climate.
- Sowing Period: From April to June, after the last frost and when soil temperatures are consistently mild.
- Harvest Period: From July to September, picking the fruit when it is still young and tender to best appreciate its qualities.
- Optimal Germination Conditions: Soil temperature between 20°C and 28°C. Keep the substrate constantly moist but not soggy.
- Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, rich in organic matter and with a neutral or slightly alkaline pH.
- Recommended Exposure: Full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day.
- Germination Time: Generally within 5-10 days of sowing, under optimal conditions.
- Pot or Open Ground Cultivation: Suitable for both open ground cultivation, where it can best express its growth potential, and in very large pots (min. 40-50 cm in diameter) providing adequate support.
- Quality Specifications: Non-GMO (Non Genetically Modified) seeds and characterized by high germination , ensuring a high percentage of success in cultivation.
Choosing our Carosello Scopatizzo Barese Scuro garden seeds means investing in a proven variety that promises not only high yields but also a superior flavor experience. Its easy cultivation makes it perfect even for beginners, while its delicate aroma and exceptional digestibility make it a versatile and popular ingredient in any kitchen. With these organic garden seeds (naturally non-GMO), you can enrich your table with fresh, healthy fruit while helping to preserve the richness of traditional Italian varieties. An excellent choice for those who love growing and eating healthily.