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Armenian Cucumber — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Armenian Cucumber
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green with darker green stripes
Size: 5-5 1/2"
Shape: Very long, slender, and curved
Flavour: Mild, sweet, crisp with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, pickling when young, Mediterranean dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, mosaic virus
Resistance: Good heat tolerance and resistance to downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	October – September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
7	March – April	May	May – June	August – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – September
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – August
10	January – February	March	March – April	June – July
11	January	February	February – March	May – June
12	January	February	February – March	May – June
13	January	February	February – March	May – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving cucumber flavor

MarigoldDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural pest-repelling compounds

RadishActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and helps break up soil for cucumber roots

NasturtiumAttracts beneficial insects and acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to feed cucumbers and provides natural trellis support

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

LettuceProvides living mulch to retain soil moisture and maximize garden space usage

SunflowerProvides natural shade and wind protection while attracting pollinators

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor

PotatoCompetes heavily for nutrients and water, may harbor diseases harmful to cucumbers

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Armenian Cucumber?

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