Produce
Vegetables
Cucumber - Telegraph
Telegraph cucumbers are the longest and thinnest members of the cucumber family measuring 30-35cm with a "hook" at one end. Dark green in colour, their skin has shallow grooves running parallel from top to bottom. Inside the cucumber, white edible pulp containing small sweet seeds in a gelatinous jelly.
Did you know?
Cucumbers are a great food for travellers in the desert - their smooth skin retains water.
Serving suggestions
Telegraph cucumbers are perfect for fresh garden salads, zesty salsas and mixed with yoghut to cleanse the palate after hot, spicy curries.
Seasonality
Available from January to December.
Best from September to March.
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