Armenian Cucumber
Cucumis melo var flexuosus
HOW TO GROW ARMENIAN CUCUMBER
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost date. Sow in rows or thin to 12" apart 2-3 plants per hill. Melons are heat lovers, and require warm springs and warm nights. In cooler climates, use plastic mulch to increase the soil and air temperature. Using floating row covers also helps. Heavy feeder, thrive in well-decayed organic matter or compost. Moist well-drained soil is important in early stages of pollination. After fruit set, do not water unless the soil is very dry and leaves begin to wilt. Train them just like regular cucumbers on a fence or trellis. Fruits reach 24 inches long, best harvested at about 18 inches. Soil pH 6.8–7.2. Hardiness zones 4. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 890 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 5-6’
Days To Maturity 65–75
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 890 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 5-6’
Days To Maturity 65–75
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Armenian Cucumber Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 805 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 3,222 seeds
- 30 Seeds$4.10
- 300 Seeds$18.50
- 1 Ounce$32.00
- 1/4 Pound$48.00
Light-green, heavily ribbed, 24-36” long x 3-4” diameter delicious cucumber. Tastes best at about 12-18”, mild flavor, easily digested-skin, fluted slices, prolific, twists and turns on ground, hangs fairly straight from trellis. The classic Armenian “Cucumber” which is actually a melon genetically. Also known as th...
Light-green, heavily ribbed, 24-36” long x 3-4” diameter delicious cucumber. Tastes best at about 12-18”, mild flavor, easily digested-skin, fluted slices, prolific, twists and turns on ground, hangs fairly straight from trellis. The classic Armenian “Cucumber” which is actually a melon genetically. Also known as the Yard Long Cucumber. Tags: Color: Green, Size: Long, Heritage: New Listing, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
Melon originated in Africa and was carried to South Asia. It was first cultivated by the Egyptians 3000 years ago. Muskmelon originated in Iran and Armenia. Source of antioxidants. Cucumis melo varieties include cantaloupe, muskmelon, honeydew, casaba, Armenian cucumber, Asian pickling melon, pocket melon and vine peach. The five botanical groups of melon that are most important world wide are Reticulatus, Cantalupensis, Inodous, Conomom, Flexuosus. Delicious melon recipes."
Melon originated in Africa and was carried to South Asia. It was first cultivated by the Egyptians 3000 years ago. Muskmelon originated in Iran and Armenia. Source of antioxidants. Cucumis melo varieties include cantaloupe, muskmelon, honeydew, casaba, Armenian cucumber, Asian pickling melon, pocket melon and vine peach. The five botanical groups of melon that are most important world wide are Reticulatus, Cantalupensis, Inodous, Conomom, Flexuosus. Delicious melon recipes."
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