What are Armenian cucumbers called?

snake cucumber
Armenian cucumber, also called snake cucumber, yard long cucumber, and cucumber melon is widely available through seed companies. My introduction to them was through my Lebanese in-laws. In Lebanon, Armenian cucumbers are called metki and they’re a popular crop grown in home gardens.

Are Armenian cucumbers self pollinating?

Armenian cucumbers are self-pollinating. They make male and female flowers on the same plant.

How long does it take for Armenian cucumbers to germinate?

Consequently they are among the last crops to be planted out in spring. Most varieties fruit better in short days, so they tend to be more productive later in the summer. Cucumbers take 2 weeks to germinate at 60 degrees, but only 3 days at 85 degrees. Needs full sun.

How fast do Armenian cucumbers grow?

60-70 Days. Light green, mild tasting, and deeply ribbed. These elongated fruit give uniform, easily digestible, fluted slices.

Are Armenian and Persian cucumbers the same?

The aforementioned Persian cucumber is the cucumber of choice due to the fact that it is mainly a seedless cucumber with thin skin, making easy to digest. They tend to be shorter than English or Armenian, so they are easier to use up. They are of the sweetest and most flavorful cucumbers.

Do cucumber seeds need to be dried before planting?

Some seeds exist inside of the fruit, such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. For these types of vegetables, you need to let the fruit fully ripen before saving the seeds. Most seeds of any flowering plants are not usually mature until the flowers begin to die and the seed pods dry out.

How long does it take for cucumber seeds to sprout?

Germination temperature: 60 F to 90 F – Do not plant until soil reaches 65 F. Days to emergence: 3 to 10 – May germinate in 3 days at 80 F to 90 F. Germination may take 10 days or longer at cooler temperatures.

Which is the best cucumber seed?

33 of the Best Cucumber Varieties

• Slicing. Ashley. Burpless #26. Bush Champion. Dasher II. Diva. Early Pride. Fanfare. Long Green Improved. Marketer. Marketmore 76. Muncher.
• Pickling. Boston Pickling. Burpee Pickler. Bush Pickle. Calypso. Carolina. Fancipak. Homemade Pickles. Little Leaf H-19. National Pickling. Parisian. Pick a Bushel.

When to harvest Armenian cucumber?

Harvest Cucumbers. From the day of planting, Armenian cucumbers mature in approximately 64 days for the first harvest. When ripe, the cucumbers will loose their dark green color and begin to turn yellowish.

How do you grow Armenian cucumbers?

Plant Seeds. After the last chance of frost has passed, plant Armenian cucumber seeds at the base of the trellis in the prepared soil. Dig a hole 4 inches from the base of the trellis 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch wide. Place two seeds in each hole and cover with soil.

What is an Armenian cucumber?

The Armenian cucumber, Cucumis melo var. flexuosus, is a type of long, slender fruit which tastes like a cucumber and looks somewhat like a cucumber inside. It is actually a variety of muskmelon (C. melo), a species closely related to the cucumber (C. sativus).