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Gurken Von Der Insel Reichenau | Local Cucumber From Reichenau Island, Germany | TasteAtlas

Gurken von der Insel Reichenau

(Cucumbers from the island of Reichenau)

These cucumbers from the island of Reichenau in Baden-Württemberg are distinguished by their elongated shape and an intense green color. The special climatic and geographical conditions of the island of Reichenau make it perfect for growing cucumbers – Bodensee lake, which surrounds the island, serves as a light reflector and heat storage.


Cucumbers from the island of Reichenau are grown exclusively in organic substrates in the naturally limited growing area of the island, often in greenhouses. The cultivating process on the island is completely different from anywhere else in Europe.


From April until October, cucumbers are harvested on the island in the early morning, and are picked exclusively by hand. Harvesting at daybreak and sorting in shaded areas where the cucumbers are not exposed to daytime heat has a positive impact on their quality and yield.