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🥒 Armenian Striped Cucumber – Long, Crisp, and Mild
Grow a unique and productive heirloom with Armenian Striped Cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus). Despite the name, this variety is technically a melon that produces long, slender fruits with light green skin and subtle striping. Known for its crisp texture and mild, never-bitter flavor, it’s perfect for fresh eating.
Key Details:- Product of USA
- Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
- Type: Warm-season annual
- Days to Maturity: ~60–70 days
- USDA Growing Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
- Plant Size: Vines 1.8–3 m long
- Fruit Size: 8-18" long, slender
Features:
- Long, curved fruits with pale green striping
- Crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor
- Thin skin—no peeling required
- Vigorous, high-yielding vines
- Heat-tolerant and slow to become bitter
Growing Info:
- Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
- Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost or start indoors early
- Provide trellis support for straighter fruits and better airflow
- Harvest young for best texture and flavor
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Cucumber 'Armenian Striped' – 30 Seeds
Cucumber 'Armenian Striped' – 30 Seeds
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- 🌱 Grown & tested in our Texas garden
- 🚚 Ships from Texas in 1–2 days via USPS
- 💬 Growing help by text or email
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Armenian cucumber growing facts
| Botanical name | Cucumis melo var. flexuosus |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Warm-season annual |
| When to sow | After last frost when soil is above 65°F; warm regions can sow into midsummer |
| Sowing depth | 1/2–1 inch |
| Spacing | 12–18 inches apart on a trellis |
| Germination | 5–10 days in warm soil |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to harvest | ~60–70 days |
| Seeds per pack | 30 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
Armenian cucumber FAQ
Is it really a cucumber?
Botanically it is a melon, but it is eaten like a cucumber and tastes mild and never bitter.
When should I plant it?
Sow 1–2 weeks after the last frost once soil warms, through midsummer. It handles heat better than most cucumbers.
When do I harvest?
Pick fruits when 8–18 inches long and still slender; larger fruits get seedy.
Does it need a trellis?
Not required, but trellising gives straighter fruit and better airflow.
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Daniel O Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
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Natalie F Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
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Chris P Impressed with the care put into packing. Everything arrived in good shape.