{"title":"Gurken und andere Cucurbitaceae (Samen)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mexikanische-minigurke-cucamelon-melothria-scabra-der-kanackige-snack-im-wassermelonen-look-kopie","title":"Mexican miniature cucumber \/ Cucamelon (Melothria scabra) - Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_810eedfd6394f8a4\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4c263e4797d9c0ac\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who grows cucumbers usually knows only the great classics. But for those with limited space or who simply want to try something completely new and refreshing in the garden, the Mexican miniature cucumber is an absolute revelation. This plant not only stands out from the crowd visually, but it is also an extremely robust yield miracle that produces hundreds of small snacks all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 seeds each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe most important features at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelothria scabra\u003c\/i\u003e (Mexican miniature cucumber, cucamelon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing, trailing climbing plant; easily reaches 2 to 3 meters in height on a trellis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruits \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape-sized green fruits with typical watermelon-like markings; continuous harvest from July until late autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTastes like cucumber with a splash of lime; extremely resistant to powdery and downy mildew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun, warm and sheltered from the wind; prefers loose, nutrient-rich and evenly moist soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c6dbf6143bc8bb49\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing instructions: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the plants are frost-sensitive, pre-cultivation on a bright windowsill is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing (March to April):\u003c\/b\u003e Press 2 to 3 seeds per starter pot about 1 cm deep into loose, moist seed-starting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination (7 to 14 days):\u003c\/b\u003e Place the containers in a bright and warm spot (20 to 25 °C is ideal). Keep the substrate evenly moist, but never wet. Covering with cling film (ventilate briefly every day) accelerates germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/b\u003e As soon as the first true leaves appear after the cotyledons, prick out the seedlings. Leave only the strongest plant per pot or transplant the seedlings into individual pots. Insert a small wooden stick as a first climbing aid immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out (from mid-May):\u003c\/b\u003e After the Ice Saints, the mini cucumbers can go outside. Acclimatize the plants to the sun for a few hours a day beforehand (hardening off). Plant them at a distance of approx. 40 cm directly next to a sturdy trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; many names:\u003c\/b\u003e The Mexican miniature cucumber (botanically \u003ci\u003eMelothria scabra\u003c\/i\u003e) has many charming names: it is also known as the \u003cb\u003emouse melon, cucamelon,\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003epepquino\u003c\/b\u003e. Its roots lie – as the name suggests – in Mexico and Central America. It grows wild there and was valued centuries ago by indigenous peoples as a refreshing, thirst-quenching snack. Despite its exotic origin, it copes excellently with our Central European summer climate and feels right at home in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot a delicate flower, but a tough climber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled by its delicate appearance! The Mexican miniature cucumber may look fragile, but it is one of the most uncomplicated plants for outdoor cultivation. It is naturally extremely resilient and often simply ignores typical cucumber diseases like mildew. You aren't bringing a finicky, delicate plant into your bed, but a vigorous climbing artist that withstands wind and weather surprisingly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWatermelon look with a lime kick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, this variety is an absolute eye-catcher: the fruits look like tiny, perfectly striped watermelons in miniature format. At only about 2 to 3 centimeters in size (similar to a large grape), they are the perfect snack size. The most important thing, however, is the taste, and here the miniature cucumber has a little surprise in store: harvested young, you can expect a wonderfully pure, delightfully crunchy cucumber taste. If you let the small fruits ripen a little longer on the vine, a fine, refreshing lime acidity gradually joins the mix. A real fresh kick that you can even control yourself based on the harvest time! Naturally, there is no need to peel them – the skin is tender and provides the perfect crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReaching high in the smallest space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mexican miniature cucumber forms very fine, almost wiry tendrils and dainty foliage. While it will grow on the ground, it prefers to climb! Give it a fine trellis, a wire mesh fence, or simply stretch a few strings. It climbs up to two meters high and serves extremely well as a green privacy screen. This also makes it the perfect choice for smaller balconies, where it can be cultivated in containers (from 10 to 15 liters) or even hanging in large flower baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA tireless yield miracle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to snack all summer long? Perfect. From July, the plant is covered with tiny yellow flowers that turn into countless small fruits. With this variety, you can literally walk through the garden with a bowl in midsummer and harvest. And it doesn't stop: it provides a continuous supply of crunchy fruit until the first autumn frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInto the kitchen – What to do with your harvest:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate snack cucumber:\u003c\/b\u003e Just pick it and eat it raw. It is the perfect, healthy snack for children, for lunchboxes, or as a refreshing snack on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe salad upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Toss them whole or halved into a mixed salad or tomato salad. They not only bring a great variety of flavors, but also look fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe cocktail star:\u003c\/b\u003e Say goodbye to the classic cucumber slice! A few riper, slightly tart Mexican miniature cucumbers in a gin and tonic, in punches, or in a summer cocktail are an absolute visual and flavorful hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickled mini delicacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Like large gherkins, cucamelons can be excellently pickled sweet-and-sour or in vinegar with chili and garlic. A great gift and perfect finger food for raclette or snacks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut an end to boring vegetable beds. With the Mexican miniature cucumber, you are choosing a high-yielding, extremely robust, and visually extraordinary variety that will delight young and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56065751810433,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_mrlcunmrlcunmrlc.png?v=1776948539"},{"product_id":"gurke-hokus-samen-freiland-einlegegurke-bitterfrei","title":"Snack cucumber `Hokus` - Seeds - Perfect for pickling","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone growing cucumbers outdoors knows the problem: either the plants wither away in unpredictable weather, or the long-awaited harvest suddenly tastes bitter. This is where \"Hokus\" comes into play. This variety makes no compromises. It is extremely robust and delivers exactly the crisp experience you expect from a classic garden cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 seeds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of March to early May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out (outdoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-May (after the Ice Saints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 to 25 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Hokus\" cucumber is a true piece of traditional gardening culture! It is a time-tested, open-pollinated pickling and outdoor cucumber. Unlike many sensitive greenhouse breeds, this long-established variety is fundamentally adapted to the Central European, often somewhat changeable climate. You aren't bringing a sensitive diva into your garden bed, but a proven classic that was developed precisely to deliver absolutely reliably and yield high crops in our latitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot a diva, but a workhorse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokus is one of the most reliable open-pollinated outdoor cucumbers for our latitudes. It was specially selected for robust outdoor cultivation and withstands cooler nights and rainy days far better than many modern high-bred varieties. You won't be getting a little plant in your garden that wilts with every change in the weather, but a genuine piece of uncomplicated gardening culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrispy bite and the perfect harvest size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, Hokus delivers the classic outdoor cucumber ideal: deep green, with a slightly warty skin. \u003cb\u003eIts ideal harvest size is about 6 to 9 centimeters\u003c\/b\u003e if you want to pickle them as crisp cornichons or gherkins. If you leave them hanging a little longer, they easily reach \u003cb\u003e10 to 15 centimeters\u003c\/b\u003e and are then perfectly suited as a fresh snack or salad cucumber. The most important thing, however, is the reliability of its taste. Do not expect a watery supermarket compromise, but a crisp, refreshing aroma with firm flesh that retains its great crunch even after processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the ground or climbing high\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a classic climbing outdoor cucumber, Hokus spreads quickly on the ground, but can just as easily be trained to grow up a trellis. This not only saves a huge amount of space in the bed, but also protects the leaves and fruit from ground moisture. Give it humus-rich soil and water regularly. This ensures that it channels all its energy into the tireless production of new flowers and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe long-distance runner in the vegetable patch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to harvest all summer long? Perfect. Hokus is a true miracle of productivity. You can often pick the first small cucumbers as early as July. And the golden rule applies here: the more you harvest, the more it produces! It provides a continuous supply well into early autumn. Whether in a sunny outdoor bed or in a large container (from 20 liters) with a sturdy trellis on the balcony – it delivers reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInto the kitchen – What to do with your harvest:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe pickling classic:\u003c\/b\u003e At a size of 6 to 9 cm, classically preserved sweet-and-sour as gherkins with dill, mustard seeds, and onions. A crisp supply that tastes of pure summer all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe snack cucumber on the go:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvested young, it fits into any lunchbox without needing to be cut and doesn't make a mess when you bite into it. Ideal for excursions or your lunch break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummer salads:\u003c\/b\u003e If it was allowed to grow a little larger on the vine (10 to 15 cm), Hokus is excellent for fresh cucumber salads with a light dill-yogurt dressing – it remains firm and doesn't get soggy quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fermentation:\u003c\/b\u003e In addition to pickling in vinegar, the firm flesh of Hokus makes it the perfect base for traditional lactic acid-fermented salt pickles with plenty of garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut an end to worrying about your outdoor harvest and bitter surprises. With Hokus, you are choosing a high-yielding, robust, and absolutely crisp variety that will bring you joy from mid-summer through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56250128564609,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/mage_9ftr6w9ftr6w9ftr.png?v=1776940975"},{"product_id":"cyclanthera-pedata-samen-inka-gurke-hornchenkurbis-caigua","title":"Stuffing Cucumber\/Inca Cucumber\/Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata) - Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ada3b646a1bc9d0e\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for extraordinary vegetables, you know the problem: exotic rarities often turn out to be temperamental high-maintenance plants in the garden that simply cannot handle our unpredictable climate. Enter the Inca cucumber (\u003ci\u003eCyclanthera pedata\u003c\/i\u003e). This plant makes no compromises. It is a vigorous natural talent, extremely hardy, and brings an entirely new, fascinating flavor combination to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 seeds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of March to early May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting out (outdoors)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-May (after the Ice Saints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 to 25 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; many names:\u003c\/b\u003e The Inca cucumber goes by many resonant names: it is also known as \u003cb\u003eachocha, stuffing cucumber, or caigua\u003c\/b\u003e. Its original home is in the Andes of South America, where it was already being cultivated by the Incas. Because it grows at high altitudes in its native land, it copes much better with the cooler nights of our Central European climate than many tropical exotics. You aren't bringing a delicate mimosa into your garden bed, but a historic and proven cultural crop that grows with absolute reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot a mimosa, but a rampant jungle marvel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForget susceptible plants that get powdery mildew with every wrong raindrop! The Inca cucumber is bursting with health and is extremely robust against typical cucumber diseases. When temperatures climb in early summer, it practically turns on the turbo. It is an incredibly vigorous climber that quickly greens large areas and requires hardly any maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHorn-like look and a culinary chameleon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, this variety is absolutely unique: the light green fruits are pointed, slightly curved like small horns, and have soft, harmless spines on the skin. The real highlight, however, is the taste, because it changes with maturity! Harvested young, they taste like a delicious, refreshing mixture of a classic cucumber and a green bell pepper. If you let them ripen fully, they become hollow like a bell pepper, and the black seeds inside look like small puzzle pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReaching for the heights in double-time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a climbing plant, the Inca cucumber absolutely needs a stable trellis. A simple little stick won't suffice here – give it a wire mesh fence, a pergola, or a spacious trellis. It climbs effortlessly 3 to 5 meters in height and width! This makes it not only a great vegetable but also the perfect edible privacy screen for the summer. It also feels right at home in very large pots (30 liters or more) on the balcony, provided it has room to climb properly and receives regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLate starter with an explosion of yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inca cucumber needs a little time to really get going. But from August, once it has developed its full foliage, there is no stopping it. It then produces countless flowers and fruits at a breathtaking pace. From late summer until well into autumn (until the first frost), you can harvest baskets full of achochas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOff to the kitchen – What you can do with your harvest:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA clear \u003cb\u003eyes\u003c\/b\u003e to your question: with this plant, you can eat not only the fruits but also the leaves and tender shoots – and even brew tea from them! Here is the full range of how you can use this jungle marvel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe healthy medicinal tea:\u003c\/b\u003e In its South American homeland, the Inca cucumber is considered a traditional medicinal plant. You can dry the leaves, but especially the crushed black seeds, and brew them as a tea. In folk medicine, this infusion is traditionally prized for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe raw snack:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvested young (about 2 to 4 cm long), you can nibble the fruits straight from the vine like normal cucumbers, cut them into slices, or use them in mixed salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves and young shoots:\u003c\/b\u003e The fresh, tender shoot tips and leaves have a slight cucumber aroma. You can wonderfully mix them raw into a salad or sauté them briefly, much like spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe brilliant stuffing cucumber:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully grown (about 10 to 15 cm), the fruits are hollow inside. Once de-seeded, they are excellent for stuffing like bell peppers with minced meat, feta, or couscous and baking in the oven (the soft spines can be eaten without issue!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn the grill:\u003c\/b\u003e More mature, de-seeded fruits, halved, can be wonderfully marinated with a little olive oil, salt, and garlic and roasted on the grill. A great, light BBQ vegetable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the wok:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut into strips, their bell pepper aroma unfolds particularly well in Asian stir-fries or hearty vegetable pans. The shoots and leaves also fit in perfectly if tossed in briefly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor hearty stews:\u003c\/b\u003e In their South American home, the more mature fruits are traditionally added to robust meat or vegetable stews. They do not cook completely soft and give the dish a pleasant, mild seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiery salsas and relishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Finely diced, the more mature fruits provide just the right \"bell pepper crunch\" in homemade salsas or fresh dips – perfect with nachos, tacos, or grilled meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummer smoothies:\u003c\/b\u003e The very young, still cucumber-like fruits can be blended together with apple, fresh mint, and a little lime juice into a refreshing green smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreserved or fermented:\u003c\/b\u003e Like conventional cucumbers, Inca cucumbers can be pickled sweet and sour in vinegar. For those who like it wilder, ferment them with garlic in a brine – this creates extremely aromatic pickles with a brilliant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut an end to boring climbing plants. With the Inca cucumber (\u003ci\u003eCyclanthera pedata\u003c\/i\u003e), you are choosing an absolute growth wonder that serves as a privacy screen and rewards you with massive amounts of delicious, incredibly versatile harvests until autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56250139050369,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_lhvi8mlhvi8mlhvi.png?v=1776950355"},{"product_id":"kiwano-horngurke-cucumis-metuliferus-samen","title":"Kiwano\/ Horned Melon (Cucumis metuliferus) - Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_33e6250e411379c2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kiwano, botanically *Cucumis metuliferus* and often referred to as the horned cucumber or horned melon, is a fantastic exotic plant from the gourd family. With its striking, spiky, bright orange skin and emerald-green, gelatinous interior, it is not only an absolute eye-catcher but also a fascinating culinary enrichment. It should be a firm fixture in your summer planting plan if you are looking for a true, edible rarity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing tips at a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePre-cultivation: Mid-March to mid-April indoors on a bright windowsill\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eSowing depth: About 1 to 2 cm in loose seed compost\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGermination temperature: 22 to 25 degrees Celsius\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGermination time: Generally 4 to 10 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoisture: Press soil down lightly and keep evenly moist, but never soggy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlanting out: Essential to wait until after the Ice Saints (mid-May) before placing in a greenhouse or a sheltered outdoor spot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth form, location, and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kiwano grows as a vigorous climbing annual vine and easily produces shoots two to three meters long. 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