Carosello Barese is a VERY RARE very tasty and very mild heirloom from Italy. The texture and flavor is very nice. Similar to Mandurian round cucumbers. They have no spines as a normal cucumber but light 'peach fuzz', as it is truly a member of the melon family with no bitterness or 'burps'. When harvested young (as pictured), slice or serve whole. Texture and flavor are very nice. Similar to Mandurian round cucumbers. Has no spines as a normal cucumber but light peach fuzz, as it is truly a member of the melon family with no bitterness or 'burps'. A "no brainer" for sale at Farmers Markets!