Dragon’s Egg Cucumber Seeds – Croatian Heirloom, Cream-Skinned, Mild & Sweet (55–65 Days)

A Croatian Heirloom Unlike Any Other — Egg-Shaped, Creamy White, and Wonderfully Mild

Dragon’s Egg is a captivating heirloom cucumber from Croatia, producing smooth, egg-shaped fruits with cream-colored skin and a mild, slightly sweet flavor that makes them irresistible straight off the vine. No bitterness, no tough skin — just clean, crisp, juicy cucumber flavor in an unusually beautiful package. A high-yielding producer ready in just 55–65 days, with trials recording an average of 72 fruits per plant in a single season. A beloved conversation piece at the market and a summer garden standout.

Highlights

• Croatian heirloom — egg-shaped fruits with smooth cream-colored skin
• Mild, slightly sweet flavor — no bitterness; eat whole and raw from the vine
• Matures in 55–65 days; exceptionally high-yielding
• Best harvested at 3–5" for tender, crisp texture
• 1 oz ≈ 1,200 seeds; 4 oz ≈ 4,800 seeds

In the Kitchen

Enjoy Dragon’s Egg whole as a fresh snack — no need to peel. Slice into salads for a striking visual contrast. Excellent for pickling in brine or vinegar with dill and garlic. Pair with mint and yogurt for a tzatziki variation, or blend with mint into a cucumber smoothie. Some chefs peel the skin for composed salads, though the skin is mild and thin.

Growing Guide

• Sow: ⅔" deep; 20" apart in rows 3 ft apart, or 2–3 seeds per 8" hill spaced 6 ft apart
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, compost-rich
• Watering: Deeply, 3+ times per week — more in heat; consistent moisture prevents bitterness
• Fertilize: Balanced 10-10-10 organic fertilizer monthly during the growing season
• Trellis: Highly recommended — trellised fruits grow straighter, stay cleaner, and are easier to spot for harvest
• Harvest: At 3–5" long for peak flavor and texture; pick frequently to encourage continuous fruit set