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- Days to maturity
- 50–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Armenian, also called Yard Long Armenian or snake cucumber, is botanically a muskmelon (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus) grown and eaten as a cucumber. The open-pollinated vines produce very long, ribbed, light green fruits; pick them before 24 inches long or 2.5 inches wide, ideally at 12 to 18 inches for best texture. Skin is very thin and edible, flesh is white, mild and faintly melon-like, without bitterness, and seeds are barely present in young fruit. It stands up to heat far better than true cucumbers and keeps producing through hot Gulf Coast summers. Direct sow after last frost in warm, well-drained soil in full sun and trellis for straighter fruit. About 50 days.
Armenian traits
- Botanically Cucumis melo, not a true cucumber
- Very long ribbed pale green fruit; harvest at 12 to 18 inches
- Thin edible skin, no bitterness, nearly seedless when young
- Highly heat tolerant and productive
- Open-pollinated
- About 50 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Middle Eastern salads
- Tzatziki
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian this page | 50–70 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
| Double Feature | 50–57 days | — | — |
Armenian FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Armenian?
Armenian, also called Yard Long Armenian or snake cucumber, is botanically a muskmelon (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus) grown and eaten as a cucumber.
How many days to maturity is Armenian?
Armenian is listed at 50–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Armenian compare with other cucumber varieties?
Armenian: 50–70 days. Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Armstrong Early Cluster (50 days), Calypso (50–53 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Armenian good for?
Armenian is grown for fresh slicing, middle Eastern salads, tzatziki.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.