{"title":"Armenian Cucumbers","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmenian cucumbers, also known as snake cucumbers, are prized for their exceptionally long, slender shape, crisp texture, and mild, refreshing flavor. Despite their name, these unusual vegetables are botanically melons (Cucumis melo), though they're harvested immature and enjoyed just like traditional cucumbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their tender, thin skins and nearly seedless flesh when picked young, Armenian cucumbers are delicious fresh in salads, sliced for snacking, or used for pickling. Explore our collection of Armenian cucumber seeds and discover these productive, heat-loving heirlooms for your summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"armenian-cucumber","title":"Armenian Cucumber (Yard Long Cucumber)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes called yard long or serpent cucumber, the Armenian Cucumber is a relative of the traditional cucumber that produces long, slender fruit reaching 18 to 36 inches in length.  If you live in an area with particularly harsh summers and sometimes struggle to grow the traditional cucumber, Armenian cucumbers may be the way to go.  Armenian cucumber plants are more durable and heat tolerant than most traditional cucumbers and produce well throughout even the harshest summer months.  Armenian cucumbers are also well-suited for gardeners with limited space as the vines trellis well, making efficient use of precious garden space.  The Armenian cucumber's long, green fruit are best harvested at 12 to 18 inches in length, when flavor and tenderness are at their peak. Harvests begin approximately 50 to 75 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armenian Yard Long","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44070252839161,"sku":"CU-AR-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/armenian-yard-long-cucumber-seeds-38656119472377.jpg?v=1700332272"},{"product_id":"painted-serpent-cucumber","title":"Painted Serpent Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Painted Serpent cucumber is not actually a cucumber at all, but rather a melon of the \u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e species.  Nevertheless, this delicious imposter will have your dinner guests raving about its tender sweetness and unique appearance.  We love this variety for two reasons: 1. They're slender \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e long, so you can slice them up small without having to harvest a whole bunch of them and 2.  When sliced, they mimic that fancy peeling technique we all want to do but never have time for.  In fact, whenever we bring them to parties, I always feel the need to explain that they grow that way, lest someone think that I actually have it \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e together.  I don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes known as Striped Armenian cucumbers, Painted Cucumbers grow on wandering vines that can reach up to 8 feet in length, so plan on giving them plenty of space, or trellising.  The cucumbers will grow up to 3 feet long but are best harvested at 12-18\" long.  If left on the ground, they will curve or take on an \"S\" shape, similar to a snake, as their name suggests.  If you want straight ones, grow them vertically.  Painted Serpent matures approximately 60-65 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Painted Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":46060247220473,"sku":"CU-AR-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/painted-serpent-cucumber-seeds-45106268700921.jpg?v=1737327317"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/armenian-cucumbers.oembed","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}