Armenian Cucumber
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
They are long, flexible and tastes like cucumber and so called snake-cucumber. They are good source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. It contains dietary fibers and water that helps in indigestion. Best to eat when 12” long and 2” across. Creamy flesh and offers a superb flavor. They can be a tad susceptible to powdery mildew, so make sure you are finishing up before summer rains, or the short, cool days of December.
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Days to germination |
7-14 days |
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Days to maturity |
60-75 days |
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Life cycle |
Annual |
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Plant time |
Central Florida- Late Winter/Early Spring and Late Summer |
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Spacing |
19-26 inches |
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Sun |
6 hours sunlight |
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Soil temperature |
70-85 degrees |
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Optimum soil P.H |
5.6- 7.5 |
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Height |
36-72 inches |
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Harvest |
Late Spring/Very Early Summer and Mid Fall |