Madras Cucumber Seeds

(Cucumis melo agrestis) 25 seeds per pack. Very popular in southern India, the Madras Cucumber is something of a combination of a melon and a cucumber. It has an oblong shape, with prominent yellow and green striping and thick, white colored flesh. Flavor is very mild, tart-sweet, but the fruits are most often eaten when cooked. Vining plant, with a similar growth habit and requirements to that of melons. #5501 Open pollinated. Detailed seed germination instructions.