Armenian cucumber

VarietyCucumis melo var. flexuosus

Also called Cucumis melo melo

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Armenian cucumber
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Fact sheet

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Typevine

“Vine · Cucurbitaceae” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Days to germination4–10 days

“Time3–10 days” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Days to maturity57.5–70 days

“60–70 days — SoilStack” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Germination temperature85 °F

“Optimal temperature90°F” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

LightFull Sun

“Best: full sun 8+ hours” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

WaterWeekly1–2"

“Watering Weekly1–2"” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Soil pH6–6.9

“soil pH range6–6.8” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Hardiness zones8 to 9b

“zones 8 to 9b” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Spacing30–42 in

“Spacing 48-72 inches between plants (vigorous vines)” — Armenian Cucumbers Growing Guide - How to Grow Armenian Cucumbers | SuNutri Garden Guide

Height72–96 in

“height 5–8 ft” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Start indoors3 weeks before last frost

“Start Indoors 3 weeks before last frost” — Armenian Cucumbers Growing Guide - How to Grow Armenian Cucumbers | SuNutri Garden Guide

Transplantsoil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F

“Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors.” — Armenian Cucumber Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Ready whenfat at one end and pinched at the other

“Fruit that is fat at one end and pinched at the other” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumber: 60–70 days — SoilStack

Toxicitynot toxic

“Avoid the seeds as the sprouting seed produces a toxic substance in its embryo” — Armenian Cucumber Growing Guide

Pestsaphids, spider mites, squash bugs

“Occasionally watch for: Aphids Spider mites Squash bugs” — How to Grow Armenian Cucumbers: Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide

Diseasespowdery mildew

“Powdery mildew shows up as a white, floury coating on cucumber leaves” — Armenian Cucumber Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Companionsdill, lemon, yogurt, garlic, feta, white vinegar, corn, sunflowers, beans

“dill lemon yogurt garlic feta white vinegar” — Armenian Cucumber Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Keep away frompotatoes

“Avoid planting near: ✗ Potatoes” — Armenian Cucumbers Growing Guide - How to Grow Armenian Cucumbers | SuNutri Garden Guide

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