Painted Serpent Cucumber Seedlings
Certified Organic
Cucumis melo
AKA Armenian Cucumber. Heat-tolerant, bitterness free.
AKA Armenian Cucumber. Long, ribbed, striped cucumber-like fruits are tender, have an excellent mild flavor, and are free from bitterness that can beset regular cukes (these are techincally melons). Untrellised, the fruits will curve into an S shape (hence the name). Fruits best harvested when 7-16" long.
$5.49
Seedling preorders have ended for the 2024 season. In-person shopping of a limited selection of seedlings is
available at 11 Airport Road, Accord, NY 12404, from 9am to 5pm daily through May 23rd, then from 8am to 2pm daily from May 24th to 26th.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Easy to grow. Direct sow a week or two after last frost; or, sow under protection three weeks before last frost. Transplant in hills of 3-4 seeds spaced 2-3' apart or in rows 18" apart. Will grow up a trellis; untrellised,
the fruits will curve into an S shape. Keep harvesting for continued production; best when 7-16" long.
| Days to Germination | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 58 days |
| Planting Depth | 1/2 inch |
| Spacing in Row | 12 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 60 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 72 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |