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- Days to maturity
- 63 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Striped Armenian, also called Painted Serpent, is technically grown as a pickling cucumber but is best known for its looks: S-curved fruit 8 to 18 inches long, ridged in alternating bands of dark and pale green. Left on the ground it coils; on a trellis it grows straighter. Ready in about 63 days.
Striped Armenian traits
- Pickling type
- S-shaped fruit 8 to 18 inches
- Alternating dark and light green ridges
- Trellis for straighter fruit
- Synonym: Painted Serpent
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
- Ornamental interest
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Armenian this page | 63 days | — | — |
| Babylon | 63 days | — | — |
| Birgit | 63 days | — | — |
| Boothby's Blonde | 63 days | — | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
| Thunderbird | 63 days | — | — |
| Burpless Beauty | 62 days | — | — |
Striped Armenian FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Striped Armenian?
Striped Armenian, also called Painted Serpent, is technically grown as a pickling cucumber but is best known for its looks: S-curved fruit 8 to 18 inches long, ridged in alternating bands of dark and pale green. Left on the ground it coils; on a trellis it grows straighter.
How many days to maturity is Striped Armenian?
Striped Armenian is listed at 63 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Striped Armenian compare with other cucumber varieties?
Striped Armenian: 63 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Babylon (63 days), Birgit (63 days), Boothby's Blonde (63 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Striped Armenian good for?
Striped Armenian is grown for pickling, fresh slicing, ornamental interest.
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)
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