Franchi - Cetriolo - Seeds
Bring a crisp, refreshing crunch from the Mediterranean harvest to your kitchen plot with premium Franchi Sementi Cetriolo Seeds (Authentic Italian Cucumber). Packaged by Italy’s historic, family-run seed house, these heritage varieties are highly celebrated for producing robust, high-yielding vines that thrive in warm summer conditions. Depending on the specific seasonal variety packed, these cucumbers are bred for an exceptionally clean flavor profile that is naturally low in bitterness (cucurbitacin). They serve as a highly productive garden staple, providing the ultimate juicy snap for traditional Italian panzanella bread salads, fresh garden dressings, or crisp homemade pickles.
Product Details
- Pack Size: Approx - 0.5g ,High-yield seed packet (typically contains 100 to 200+ seeds).
- Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus.
- Varieties May Include: Cetriolo Tortarello Abruzzese, Marketmore, Lungo della Cina, or Carosello Barese.
- Sowing Window: Sow indoors from March to April, or direct-sow outdoors from May to June after all danger of frost has passed
- Authentic Italian Heritage Seeds: Sourced directly from Italy by Franchi Sementi to ensure exceptional germination rates and true-to-type, sweet regional flavor.
- Low-Bitter Crisp Profile: Specially selected for thin skins and a mild, highly digestible flesh that delivers a refreshing snap without woody or bitter notes.
- Prolific Climbing Habit: Features a sturdy vine structure that trains beautifully onto garden trellises, fences, or vertical stakes to maximize compact plot spaces.
