Early, hardy, vigorous variety, with a good yield and resistant to diseases.
The fruit is short, dark green, often smooth and thornless.
The flesh is thick, crunchy, and not bitter. It has a few seeds.
Type of soil: Moist, light, and rich.
Sowing time: From April to June.
Harvest time: From July to September.
Site: Full sun.
Sowing technique:
- Sow 5/6 seeds together 1 cm deep and 30 cm apart, in rows 80 cm apart.
- Keep 2 plants every 30 cm, three weeks after growing.
- Keep only the strongest plant six weeks after growing.
Care:
- Water generously, avoid watering the leaves.
- Hoe frequently.
- Spread mulch at the feet to keep moist and encourage a good crop.
- Harvest keeping the peduncle for better conservation.