# Carosello Grex

Source: https://shop.homegrowngardenschicago.com/product/843/
Published: 2024-03-07
Updated: 2026-07-24

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### Transplant | Late May | Annual

**Carosello Grex Italian Cucumber**

A rare Italian heirloom you won’t find in grocery stores, prized for its crisp texture, dark striping, and mildly sweet flavor. Best harvested young at 4–6″, this specialty cucumber offers exceptional freshness and visual interest in the garden and on the plate.

**Growing Details**

- Harvest: ~50 days from transplant
- Plant spacing: 2′
- Full sun to partial shade
- Not frost hardy
- Requires trellising

*Pre-order now for healthy, well-timed plants grown specifically for your late-spring planting window.*