THE BARESE ITALIAN HEIRLOOM CUCUMBER IS A SMALLER FRESH EATING CUCUMBER WITH PEACH FUZZ ON IT. NOT BITTER AT ALL. WILL GET KINDA SWEET. AS IT GETS BIGGER FOLKS USE THE BIGGER ONES LIKE A MELON. THIS VARIETY IS OPEN POLLINATED NON GMO. Fairly easy to grow Doesn't need trellises. Also is a heavy producer if you keep em. Picked. A great addition. To any line up. Will grow in zones. 4 thru 10. Keep them watered and weeded.