Cucumber Squirrel Gourd

Cucumber Squirrel Gourd Seeds: The Fast-Growing Inca Cucumber

Discover the fascinating Cucumber Squirrel Gourd, also known as the Inca Cucumber. This ancient Peruvian crop and medicinal plant offers a unique two-in-one harvest. The young, tender fruits have a refreshing cucumber-like taste, making them delicious eaten raw in salads or as a snack. As the fruits mature, the harder seeds are removed, and the flesh can be prepared in various ways, much like zucchini, making it perfect for sautéing, roasting, or stuffing. Start them indoors early and watch them take off – the Squirrel Gourd is a very fast-growing vine that will quickly begin to tend, making it an excellent choice for vertical gardening with a climbing aid.

• Dual-Purpose Fruit:
  • Young fruits taste like cucumbers and can be eaten raw.
  • Larger fruits (seeds removed) can be cooked like zucchini or used for filling.
• Also Known as Inca Cucumber:
  • A unique and intriguing plant with a rich history in Peru.
• Fast-Growing Vine:
  • Quickly establishes and climbs, making it ideal for trellises, pergolas, and fences.
• Organic Cultivation:
  • Seeds are from organic cultivation.
• Suitable for Containers:
  • It can be successfully grown in tubs or pots, making it accessible for smaller spaces.
• Natural Summer Screen:
  • Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it an excellent choice for creating a living summer screen.
• Growing Conditions:
  • Location: Sunny to partially shaded and sheltered from the wind.
  • Soil: Humus-rich, water regularly and well.
• Harvest:
  • Young fruits can be harvested when small and tender for a cucumber-like taste.
  • Larger fruits can be harvested later for cooking, like zucchini (remove seeds).