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In early Victorian times it was highly desirable to have straight cucumbers and not warped examples to present from the kitchen garden. This is how it was done, the baby cucumber is grown inside the glass to ensure a perfectly straight cucumber for making all those delicious cucumber sandwiches. This is a copy of an early 19th century original version.A great way to get those lovely straight cucumbers at home and would make a wonderful and unusual gift for a gardening friend.Dimensions: Long 45cmGlass 4.2mm thick More...Related products:
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