Description
(C. melo) This gourmet cucumber variety is an ancient heirloom of cucumber-melon still cultivated near Gallipoli, Italy. Variations in vine and fruit length ensure long harvests of 4-6 inch cylindrical fruit with light flesh developing mottled dark bands exhibiting crisp, yet tender texture and superb flavor with a sweet aftertaste. Also called the Meloncella Fasciata di Salento. 24 Seeds. To see more information, blog posts and videos, see our Cucumberpedia page.
Andrea Dean (verified owner) –
This variety is by far my favorite! Not only is it beautiful to look at, but so very crisp and sweet to the taste. No need to peel, just slice and eat.
Alex (verified owner) –
Very easy to grow and hardy plants that produce incredible fruits. Great flavor. More than worth the space in the garden.
Greg –
My Striped Carosello Leccese plants grew well and produced well. The fruit was attractive with its stripes. It had no spines like some cucumbers do, but it did have fuzz on the skin. The texture was crisp and the flavor very mildly sweet. I’ll be growing some again this summer.
Rosek (verified owner) –
I love my carosello lecceese striped cukes they are so tasty and easy to grow even in a container in florida can’t wait till fall to grow again
Susan Wachtel (verified owner) –
We were able to share with our friends many cucumbers that we harvested from the two Striped Carosello Leccese cucumber plants we started. We harvested from summer and into fall. This cucumber was so good everything else pales in comparison. We hope to grow them again next year. Here in north Texas, we two months of 100 degree plus days and this cucumber plant didn’t blink…it kept on producing. Every week we had a good harvest. We appreciate the many varieties of cucumbers that are available at the Cucumber Shop. Jay has some great information and articles he’s written.
admin –
Thank you so much for your kind words, Susan. I hope to continue to provide very high quality varieties and improve each variety over time. My best tasting from this year is the Sternatia. Definitely let me know if I can help in any way. -Jay
Crystal perry –
I’m from south tx an I love these cucumbers. We have had no rain in 3 months. They have taken off. Getting 5 a day off one plant. Took little bit to get going but when she did wow . Bugs don’t seem to bother them bees love them will be put back in next year thanks jay
Kristen (verified owner) –
I was introduced to the Striped Carosello Leccese through San Diego Seed Company and have also ordered seeds directly from here. Hands down, this is my favorite cucumber and garden snack.
We are located in the Sierra foothills and had an extremely hot summer with no rain and many days in the 90°F’s and 100’s. These cucumbers were planted in April and the same plants are still producing as we wrap up September. They had no pollination issues, no pest issues, and their flavor was consistent—never bitter.
My husband and I operate a small farm and grew these for our CSA and farmstand/farmers market customers. At the beginning of the season we sometimes gave these away saying, “Here, you have to try this!” By the end of the season customers were asking for them. We are trialing another variety—simply out of curiosity, but are 100% happy with the Striped Carosello Leccese and will grow them again next season.
Thank you for making these available!
admin –
I’m so glad to hear that you have been enjoying them, Kristen! They are some of my favorite too.
Chelsey Taaffe –
We grew this last year, and it was a big hit with our customers. The flavor is unlike anything we have ever had before. The striped exterior is fun too! Performed well in zone 8b. Thank you!
Gina (verified owner) –
I’ve been growing these cucumbers for a number of years and they are GREAT! The flavor is superb, unlike store cucumbers, they do not have the tough, waxy skin. They have a “crisp delicate skin.” Jay’s seeds produce healthy plants that yield lots of cucumbers. I highly recommend them!
admin –
Thank you so much for your kind words, Gina! I’m so glad to hear that the Striped Carosello Leccese have been working for you. I hope you continue to have success with these delicious cucumber varieties.
Matt (verified owner) –
Delicious, fun, and easy. I had success growing these on my first try. I just shoved one in a large grow bag and it took off last spring. Last year the vine grew all over the ground about 4-5 out from the grow bag. This year, I will stake them up for convenience. highly recommend