Cucurbitacées • Cucumis sativus

Organic Dutch White Cucumber

"Beneath its pale complexion, it hides a thirst-quenching flesh, perfect for refreshing breaks and light meals."

$4.49

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An old variety originating from Northern Europe, the 'Blanc de Hollande' cucumber is mentioned as early as 1835 in a French agricultural work. Having fallen into oblivion for a time, it was preserved by heritage seed producers concerned with biodiversity.

In the garden, it displays a vigorous climbing habit , clinging to supports with its tendrils like any classic climbing cucumber. Ideal for trellises and vertical gardening, it saves ground space while producing generously throughout the warm season .

Its creamy-white fruits, devoid of bitterness, were traditionally used for pickling (preserved in vinegar) or eaten fresh in salads, adding a touch of originality to summer dishes. This rare and hardy variety is now attracting the attention of gardeners seeking forgotten flavors and botanical curiosities.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
    Note: Sensitive to excessive humidity and fungal diseases, requires good air circulation.

The White Dutch cucumber is delicious both raw and preserved. Its thin white skin doesn't need peeling, and its sweet, crisp, and non-bitter flesh makes it a refreshing choice for salads, sandwiches, tzatziki, or crudités. It pairs well with tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, and olive oil.

Harvested young, it is also suitable for pickling or homemade lacto-fermentation, retaining its firmness and crispness. While not typically associated with any specific traditional cuisine, it can be used anywhere a classic cucumber would be, adding a unique visual touch (white gazpacho, Asian pickles, crudité platters).

Rich in water, light and hydrating, it also offers a small wellness use in cosmetics: a slice on the eyelids to soothe the eyes, or a toning juice for the skin. A versatile vegetable from garden to table.

Organic Dutch White Cucumber

Organic Dutch White Cucumber

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-5 days

Germination temperature

28° to 34° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep

Transplantation

Difficult Transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 60 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

60 cm

Distance between rows

100 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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