Cretan 'Atzouri' Cucumber
Oval shaped fruit from Crete which are half cucumber, half melon. They are super tasty and sweeter than normal cucumbers. Beautiful light green coloured skin and flesh. Grow in a morning to early afternoon sun exposed spot with well composted and aerated soil and train on a trellis for best results.
Oval shaped fruit from Crete which are half cucumber, half melon. They are super tasty and sweeter than normal cucumbers. Beautiful light green coloured skin and flesh. Grow in a morning to early afternoon sun exposed spot with well composted and aerated soil and train on a trellis for best results.
Oval shaped fruit from Crete which are half cucumber, half melon. They are super tasty and sweeter than normal cucumbers. Beautiful light green coloured skin and flesh. Grow in a morning to early afternoon sun exposed spot with well composted and aerated soil and train on a trellis for best results.
Health Benefits
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With its high water content and natural sugars, the Atzouri cucumber helps keep you hydrated during warmer months. It’s perfect as a refreshing summer snack that also replenishes essential electrolytes lost through heat and activity.
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This sweet cucumber-melon hybrid is rich in dietary fibre, which promotes healthy digestion and gut balance. Its mild sweetness and crunch make it easy to enjoy raw—ideal for keeping your digestive system running smoothly.
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Atzouri cucumbers contain vitamin C and other micronutrients that support immune defence and healthy skin. Eating them regularly can help your body combat oxidative stress while keeping your skin looking fresh and vibrant.
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Despite their sweet, melon-like taste, Atzouri cucumbers are low in calories and sugar. They’re an excellent choice for those seeking satisfying, healthy snacks or light sides without compromising on flavour.
Additional Information
This Cretan treasure is famous amongst the villages! They grow long and fat and are half melon so they are super tasty and sweeter than normal cucumbers.
They have beautiful light green coloured skin which is covered in moss-like fur that dissolves with water (So no affect on taste/texture just looks cool!)
A very distinct variety are hard to find and go great in every salad! They make a fantastic summer snack on their own sliced and sprinkled with some salt.
Plant care as per normal cucumbers with lots of water in well composted and aerated soil.
They are very sensitive to frost so plant in late spring (depending on your micro climate) after nights stop dropping under 10/11 degrees Celsius.
Plant in in a morning-Mid afternoon exposed spot and train on a trellis for best results.
Will climb up and spread to 60-80cm tall and wide and dont like to much root disturbance so space plants about 70-80cm apart.