Cucumber Seeds – Armenian

Armenian Cucumber, also known as yard-long cucumber or snake melon, is a unique and tender variety prized for its mild, crisp flavor and elongated shape. Despite its name, it belongs to the melon family but has the refreshing taste and texture of a cucumber. This variety performs well in warm climates, producing high yields of light-green fruits that remain smooth and non-bitter even in hot conditions.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Warm-season climbing vine

• Variety: Armenian Cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus)

• Growth Habit: Vining plant; benefits from staking or trellising

• Maturity: Approximately 60–75 days after sowing

• Fruit Characteristics: Long, light-green, ribbed skin; crisp and mild flavor

• Growing Season: Late spring through summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–12

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 4–6: May–July

  • Zones 7–9: April–June

  • Zones 10–12: March–May

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants

• Uses: Fresh salads, pickling, and garnishing