Dosakai Melon, Indian Cucumber- Organic
A round yellow variety popular in India. Can be used in fresh in salads. It can also be cooked to make pacchadi , with dal in pappu, or dried and fried into Wadiyam.
(Cucumis melo) Although much of the information about Dosakai calls them cucumbers they are NOT cucumbers! They are actually a part of the so called Conomon group of Melons. Traditionally the Conomon melons have been used in the far east for pickling. The Dosakai Melons are used in India for pickling, (in the Indian Style) and for using as an ingredient in Sambar a type of lentil/vegetable stew prevalent in South India. They are as easy to grow as any other melons and are very productive. There are many recipes for making âSambarâ with Dosakai that are available on Indian cooking websites. Bring some authentic Southern Indian produce into your life with these!
Cucumber, Organic
Light: Full sun
Fruit size: 3 to 4 inches long
Matures: 65 days
Plant spacing: 48 to 60 inches apart
Plant size: Very long vine
Companion Plants
Lantana
Sweet Red Onion
Bee Balm
Dill
Orange (Citrus) Mint
Sweet Mint
Zones 3-10
All seeds are packaged and for the current growing season.
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