Giant plant (with giant fruits) Variety from Armenia
Armenian Snake Cucumber Seeds
€2.55
Armenian Snake Cucumber Seeds
Price for a Package of 10 seeds.
Introduced from Armenia to Italy in the the1400s, this attractive crisp cucumber stays sweet even when the fruit is large. Thin-skinned and dense flesh these cucumbers have few seeds and a pleasantly mild flavor. Actually,
Introduced from Armenia to Italy in the the1400s, this attractive crisp cucumber stays sweet even when the fruit is large.
Thin-skinned and dense flesh these cucumbers have few seeds and a pleasantly mild flavor. Actually, melon with a taste like a cucumber is burpless and easy to digest. Like the English cucumber, it doesn't need to be peeled or seeded. It grows equally well on the ground or on a trellis. The fruit grows approximately 72-90 cm (30-36")
Jajik is a traditional Armenian dish that commonly uses Armenian cucumbers and is passed down from generation to generation. This side dish is made with cucumbers, yogurt, and garlic or mint and is often consumed in the summer to combat the hot temperatures outside. It is typically served with pita chips or flatbread and also pairs well with chicken and rice.
Grow notes:
Adaptable to most good garden soils that are well-drained in a sunny position; provide adequate food and water.
Tropical: Spring & Autumn Temperate: Spring & Summer. Cool climate: Late Spring & Summer
Plant space: 30cm Row Space: 100 cm Maturity: 6-8 weeks
PK 1 (10 S)
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Data sheet
Handpicked seeds ?
Handpicked seeds
HEIRLOOM ?
Yes
Organic Seeds ?
Organic Seeds
Organic/natural ?
Organic/Natural: Yes
Edible ?
Edible
Germination ?
Germination rate 90%
Pretreatment of sowing ?
Soak in water before sowing 12-24 h
Sowing depth ?
Sowing depth 5 mm
Life Cycle:
Annual Plant: Yes
Plant is suitable for growing ?
The plant is suitable for growing in a greenhouse
The plant is suitable for outdoors cultivation