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Armenian Cucumber

Cucumis melo var. flexuosus

Photo: Katpatuka · Public domain

About Plant: Armenian Cucumber

A warm-season Cucumis melo vine commonly called Armenian cucumber or snake melon. It produces long, ribbed, thin-skinned fruit with a mild cucumber-like flavor and can climb a trellis or trail along the ground.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing12 inches trellised; 24–36 inches sprawling
HeightVaries
Time to Harvest50–65 days
Planting Depth1/2–1 inch from seed
Germination TimeVaries

Expert Growing Tips

Plant in full sun after the soil has warmed to about 70°F. Keep soil consistently moist, provide a trellis for straighter fruit if desired, and harvest regularly to keep the vine producing.