Pickled cucumber – Vorgebirgstrauben

Pickled cucumber – Vorgebirgstrauben
Cucumis sativus – 25 seeds
ProSpecieRara – heritage variety

Vorgebirgstrauben is a traditional German cucumber variety originating from the Rhineland. The name means "grape cucumber" and refers to its growth habit - the plant produces abundant small fruits that hang in clusters, like grapes. A true heritage variety preserved through ProSpecieRara.

The cucumber is perfect for harvesting as gherkins in the early stages or as a classic pickling cucumber when the fruits have grown. The plant is very productive and is suitable for both open ground and greenhouses. With its high nutritional needs, it appreciates rich soil and regular watering.

Type: Pickle
Origin: Germany (Rhineland)
ProSpecieRare: Yes
Sowing time: May (when the soil is warm)
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Row spacing: 100 cm
Plant distance: 50 cm
Temperature requirement: High (frost sensitive)
Nutritional needs: High

A charming and unusual cucumber variety with historical character and incredible harvest potential – perfect for those who want to grow something genuine and tasty!