Cucumber, Shintokiwa

Shintokiwa Cucumber is  a Japanese heirloom cucumber variety prized for its long, slender fruits and excellent eating quality. This productive variety produces smooth-skinned, dark green cucumbers with a refreshing crunch, juicy flesh and naturally sweet flavour.

Shintokiwa is an excellent choice for gardeners who want something a little different from standard supermarket cucumbers. Its attractive fruits can be harvested while young and slender for salads, sandwiches and fresh eating.  Or they can be allowed to grow larger while retaining their crisp texture and good flavour.

Originally associated with Japan, Shintokiwa is a distinctive Japanese cucumber variety.  It has become popular with gardeners looking for exceptional flavour and texture. The plants are vigorous and productive, producing long fruits with relatively thin skins and a small seed cavity.

The cucumbers are particularly appealing when harvested at a younger size, when they are crisp, juicy and sweet. They can be enjoyed straight from the plant as a refreshing snack or sliced into salads and sandwiches.

One of the main attractions of Shintokiwa cucumber is its excellent eating quality. The fruits are known for their crisp, crunchy texture and sweet, juicy flesh.  They have a mild flavour that makes them ideal for fresh eating.

The smooth, relatively thin skin means the cucumbers are particularly convenient for eating fresh. There is no need to peel them before adding them to salads or using them as a crunchy snack.

Shintokiwa also works beautifully in simple summer dishes. Slice it into salads, sandwiches and wraps, add it to sushi-inspired dishes, or enjoy it fresh with a little salt or dressing.