Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Alficoz - Apnaugao
Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Alficoz - Apnaugao
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Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Alficoz

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Seeds quantity may vary — could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
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Harvest Tip
Harvest Alficoz when fruits are pale yellow-green and firm — about the size of a small pear or large egg. Eat fresh as a cooling snack without salt or pickling. No need to peel — the skin is thin and edible.
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Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Alficoz - Apnaugao

Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Alficoz

Regular price Rs.250.00
Sale price Rs.250.00 Regular price Rs.450.00
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Heirloom Cucumber Seeds - Alficoz

Grow Heirloom Cucumber Alficoz (Spanish Water Cucumber) — a traditional Spanish heirloom from Valencia producing oval pale yellow-green fruits with an extraordinarily high water content and mild, refreshing sweetness. Eaten as a thirst-quenching fruit in Mediterranean summers — perfect for Pakistan’s scorching season. Less bitter than standard cucumbers, no need to salt. A unique and refreshing addition to any summer kitchen garden.

Features

Planting SeasonSpring,Summer
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitVining
Bloom SeasonSpring, Summer
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Growing ConditionsHeat Tolerant, Outdoor, Container Friendly
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Semi-Arid
Harvest AdvantagesCut-and-Come-Again, High Yield
Planting in PlainsFebruary–April, July–August
Planting on HillsidesApril–June

Direct sow 1/2 inch deep in warm soil. Provide trellis. Space 18–24 inches. Full sun.

Planting SeasonSpring,Summer
Sowing MethodDirect Sow, Start Indoors
Germination Temp (Soil)25–30°C
Growing Temp (Air)22–32°C
Planting Depth1/2 Inch (12 mm)
Plant Spacing18–24 Inches
Water RequirementModerate
Days to Maturity60–70 Days from sowing
Plant HeightVines 4–6 Feet (120–180 cm)
Flavour Profile Sweet, Bland

How To Grow

Sow Alficoz seeds 1/2 inch deep in warm soil or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Germination in 5–10 days at 25–30°C. Train on a trellis, spacing 18–24 inches apart. Alficoz (also called Pepino de Agua or Water Cucumber) is a Spanish heirloom from Valencia producing oval to pear-shaped pale yellow-green fruits. Very high water content, mild sweet flavour, and extremely refreshing — traditionally eaten as a thirst-quenching fruit in Mediterranean summers.