{"product_id":"cucumber-striped-armenian","title":"Striped Armenian Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriped Armenian Cucumber (\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eflexuosus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Striped Armenian', aka 'Painted Serpent') is a visually spectacular, heat-loving heirloom variety producing dramatically ribbed, slightly fuzzy, S-shaped fruits with striking alternating dark and light green stripes — fruits that can reach impressive lengths yet are best harvested at 12–15\" for peak tenderness and sweetness. Technically a muskmelon grown and used as a cucumber, Striped Armenian is beloved for its extraordinary mild, refreshing flavor, paper-thin fully edible skin, and virtually seedless interior that requires no peeling and remains completely bitterness-free even at larger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown using 100% certified organic practices, Striped Armenian Cucumber arrives with a Professional Grade root system ready for transplanting into warm, full-sun garden beds, raised beds, or large trellised containers. This vigorous, fast-growing vine is exceptionally heat and drought tolerant compared to standard cucumber varieties, thriving through the hottest stretches of summer when other cucumbers stall or struggle. Its ornamental ribbed and striped fruits are as beautiful to display as they are delicious to eat, making it a prized specialty item at farmers markets, in CSA shares, and in restaurant kitchen gardens seeking distinctive, premium produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Heat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlike standard cucumbers, Striped Armenian thrives through intense summer heat and drier conditions, maintaining vigorous production through peak season when others fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Peeling Required\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paper-thin, fully edible skin means zero prep time — simply rinse, slice, and serve for the freshest, most nutrient-complete eating experience direct from your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtually Seedless \u0026amp; Never Bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Minimal seed cavity and naturally low cucurbitacin content ensure Striped Armenian remains sweet, mild, and completely bitterness-free at any harvest size throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental \u0026amp; Market-Worthy Fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dramatically ribbed, S-shaped, alternating dark and light green striped fruits are as visually spectacular as they are delicious — a standout at farmers markets, CSA boxes, and specialty kitchen gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Heirloom Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grown from open-pollinated heirloom seed stock without synthetic inputs, preserving centuries of agricultural biodiversity in every plant delivered to your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (8+ hours daily) with deep, infrequent watering — allow soil to dry slightly between waterings and plant in well-draining, compost-rich organic soil after last frost when soil reaches 65°F. Provide a strong vertical trellis to keep the distinctive S-shaped fruits straight, clean, and easy to harvest; pick at 12–15\" for peak flavor and tenderness. Days to maturity: approximately 60–70 days from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066244509910,"sku":"2CUSTAM4","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/CUCUMBER_Striped_Armenian.png?v=1775899850","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/cucumber-striped-armenian","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}