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6/9/2020

Sikkim is a Himalayan Indian state bordered by Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. One of the most unique vegetables we grow in our Sullivan County, NY garden is the heirloom Sikkim cucumber(Cucumis sativus ‘Sikkim’), a dark rust colored varietal with a thin, beautifully “crackled” skin, firm white flesh, and clean, crisp flavor. As we share a similar temperate climate with its native habitat, it also grows quite well, producing a robust harvest.

These beautiful fruits are known as bhadaure kankro (भदौरे काँक्रो) in Nepali. They are excellent fresh, and are a superior cucumber for pickling. We buy our seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.