Cucumis melo var. flexuosus ~ Striped Armenian, Painted Serpent Cucumber native and mildew are occasional problems

and mildew are occasional problems

and is drought tolerant once established

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Black Ipomoea

Bleeding Hearts

Cucumis melo var. flexuosus ~ Striped Armenian, Painted Serpent Cucumber native and mildew are occasional problemsStriped Armenian Cucumber is a early maturing annual vine with a trailing habit that is highly productive and ready for harvest in 55 72 days. These slightly fuzzy melons are long and curling with thin striped skin that look and taste similar to a high quality, non bitter cucumber. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well drained acidic soils. If trellised, the melons may grow straight and up to 3', but are best when harvested at 12 18". Type: