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A Highly Sought-After Cucumber: Cucummaru de San Donato
June 22, 2025 · 14 min

Farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop shares the story behind a highly sought-after cucumber: the Cucummaru de San Donato from San Donato di Leccese in Puglia, Italy. He talks about the history of the fruit, why it's so popular, and how he came by seeds of this rare find.

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