30 Seeds Metki Armenian Dark Green Cucumber – Sweet, Crisp Heirloom Cucumis melo

Product Overview

The Metki Armenian Dark Green Cucumber (Cucumis melo) is a distinctive heirloom variety known for its sweet, crisp flavor and unique ribbed dark green fruits. Although classified botanically as a melon, it is commonly used like a cucumber and harvested young for its tender skin and mild taste. This versatile vegetable is ideal for fresh eating, slicing, salads, and pickling.

Key Features

• Heirloom annual vine with vigorous climbing growth habit
• Produces dark green, ribbed fruits measuring 12-18 inches long
• Sweet, crisp, and mild flavor profile
• Heat-tolerant and high-yielding plant
• Fast growth rate with harvest time between 50-75 days
• Versatile uses including fresh consumption and pickling

Growing Information

Metki Armenian cucumbers thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained, fertile soil. Consistent and moderate watering supports healthy growth. This variety adapts well to warm climates and produces abundant fruits throughout the summer season. Its vigorous climbing habit benefits from support structures to maximize yield and ease of harvest.