Inka Gurke

created by Sarah at 27.08.2023

Features

Color

light green

Taste

mild

fresh

Location

Greenhouse

Balcony

Bed

Outdoor

Raised bed

Fruit shape

elongated

round-oval

jagged

Growth habit

climbing

high ranking

Must be supported

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

The Inca cucumber is a really funny cucumber. It is harvested throughout the summer at a length of 5 cm, has thorns and looks like a green hedgehog. It tastes similar to a zucchini. The 'Inca cucumber' can be eaten fresh, pickled in brine or vinegar, boiled or fried and also stewed or stuffed. When cooked (approx. 15 minutes), the thorns become soft and can be eaten. The young shoots and leaves can also be used in the kitchen, for example as a soup vegetable.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Relatively cold-tolerant, but sensitive to frost. Still grows up to temperatures just above 0°C. Germination after 1-2 weeks at an optimum temperature of 24°C. Harvest the first fruits early for a rich harvest, the fruits can be harvested in any size. If harvested late, remove the hard seeds before eating. Protected location. Self-pollinating (produces male and female flowers). Requires climbing support. Fertilize and water regularly. Needs plenty of sun. Cannot be stored for long. The tendrils and leaves can also be eaten.