Cucumis, Armenian Cucumber 'Painted Serpent' ~ 26 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Enjoy long harvests of cool cucumber-like fruits all season! Originally from Armenia, these long, curvy fruits are not a true cucumber but a melon. The crispy, white flesh is never bitter and the pretty striped skins do not need peeling. Painted Serpent thrives in hot and humid weather, yielding consistent large harvests of 10-12 inch long, deliciously juicy fruits to enjoy fresh from the vine. Cut into decorative scalloped slices, they are pretty as a picture!
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Details
Plant heat-loving cucumbers only when weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50°F(10°C). Amend soil well with aged manure or compost. Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds, 1 inch deep and 18 inches apart. When the baby seedlings are 2 inches long, thin out extras, leaving one strong seedling per group.
After thinning, provide a 3 to 5 foot strong vertical support or individual tomato cage around each seedling and train the vines up the supports as they grow. Growing vines up supports or in cages makes fruits easier to harvest, saves space, and promotes good air circulation.
Protect seedlings from marauding birds with plastic berry baskets, removing before plants get crowded. Shallow-rooted cucumbers need adequate and consistent moisture to produce sweet tasting, nicely formed fruits. Avoid overly wet or dry periods for good quality fruits.
This heirloom is heavy-yielding and can take both heat and humidity. For best quality, pick at 10 to 12 inches long before seeds get large. Cut rather than pull fruits from vines.
Painted Serpent cukes need no peeling; just slice thinly to show off their decorative edges, and enjoy in salads. Or cut in 2 inch pieces, halve, and scoop out flesh to make little scalloped cups to fill with tabouli, couscous or tuna, chicken or shrimp salad.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Common Family Name | Cucumber |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Summer, Late Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Over 36" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
| Spacing in Row | 18" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 5-10 |
| Days to Maturity | 60 |
| Manufacturer Number | 5710 |