A fast-growing, heat-tolerant vining vegetable, Cucumis melo var. flexuosus, commonly known as Armenian Cucumber or Snake Melon, produces long, slender, pale green cucumbers with a mild, crisp texture. Unlike true cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), this plant is technically a melon but is grown and eaten like a cucumber. It thrives in hot, dry climates, making it an excellent choice for summer gardens.
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus (Armenian Cucumber, Snake Melon)
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
Armenian Cucumber
A fast-growing, heat-tolerant vining vegetable, Cucumis melo var. flexuosus, commonly known as Armenian Cucumber or Snake Melon, produces long, slender, pale green cucumbers with a mild, crisp texture. Unlike true cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), this plant is technically a melon but is grown and eaten like a cucumber. It thrives in hot, dry climates, making it an excellent choice for summer gardens.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 6-12 ft |
| Spread | 6-12 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Mass Planting |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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