Cucumber 'Armenian Long Green'

I'd space these further apart than indicated in the description since they can spread easily to 4-6 or more feet...

Don't ...Read Moreexpect classic cucumber flavor from these--Instead they're much milder, and the flesh much firmer, like an unripe melon. Try them mixed together with some olive oil, salt, lime juice, and tomatoes and served over a few salad leaves. Amazingly good.

One source says this plant was introduced into Italy from Armenia in the 1400s. It's such a great veggie that you can see why it's been kept around for so long.

SSE describes it as " Actually a melon, but used like a cucumber. Light green, heavily ribbed fruits can grow 24-30" long, but best used ...Read Morewhen 12-18". Nice mild flavor, easily digestible- skin and all. Fruits grow straight when trellised, but tend to twist when grown on the ground. 50-75 days."