Cucumber, Armenian 'The Duke'

Cucumismelo var. flexuosus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Holly, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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Holly, MI | August 2010 | neutral

I live in Michigan and tried the Armenian cukes this year. Very prolific climber and bloomer, but prone to fungus. Probably best to spray...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

Available from sandhillpreservation.com. An Armenian type.

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