Cucumis Pustulatus - Wild Cucumber - Indigenous South African Shrub - 10 Seeds Eggplant

Cucumis Pustulatus - Wild Cucumber - Indigenous South African Shrub - 10 Seeds EggplantWild Cucumber is a perennial herb which reach 2 m long and produce thick roots. It needs warmth to grow. The fruits have 10 cm long handle, a length of about 8 cm and a diameter of 5 cm; the surface shows . They are dark green and will get light green at maturity and present some pustules. The fruits are very good keeper but are bitter and not edible, in Africa they are eaten by cattle. This species is originated in different countries of Africa,

frequently yellow

An open pollinated variety

vertical gardening systems have been very expensive

The small sphaeroid bodies of these plants resemble other rock-like mesembs such as Lithops

and are dormant in winter

Mild flavour with green leaves

Medium sized with stunning white flowers

They have a pleasing texture and hold their shape well and are considered excellent for use in soups and salads

Tacca chantrieri is an unusual species in that it has black flowers

inclined spike of deep blue flowers with red centre outlined in white spring

Growing to 70cm featuring large night scented flowers in spring

The tree carries leaves that grow to approx