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Munching on a crunchy cucumber salad is pretty much a given in the summertime. If you’re fond of cukes, then you’re going to love Armenian cucumbers. Growing Armenian cucumbers in your summer vegetable garden is one of the best ways to celebrate the sun.
Armenian cucumbers are known by many names, such as snake cucumbers, snake melons, and yard-long cucumbers. Its unique coiled shape is the reason behind its various names.
While it appears somewhat like a cucumber inside, it is actually a variety of muskmelon. The light skin of this mild-tasting, serpentine vegetable is edible. When sliced, it may give off a cantaloupe-like aroma.
Basic Growing RequirementsThe two main requirements for getting a superb yield of this ethnic muskmelon are hot sunny days and lots of water. Sow the seeds only after the weather warms up to 65° F for successful germination.
Before you put on your gardener’s gloves, take a look at the pests and diseases that may harm your snake cucumbers, so that you’re ready to deal with them if needed.
Pests and Diseases that Affect Armenian CucumbersCucumber beetles may infect the plant with bacterial wilt. Use netting to protect young plants and seedlings. Squash bugs and slugs love to feed on the tender leaves and fruit. The leaves and flowers can be affected by aphids. You can remove aphids from the plant with a sharp spray of water early in the day. You should also check for signs of squash vine borers. These large insects lay eggs inside the vines of the plant, and once hatched the larvae can kill an entire mature cucumber plant very quickly. Check for holes at the base of the plant. If caught early it is sometimes possible to perform “surgery” on the vines by carefully slicing them vertically with a sharpThese Annabelle Flowers Pictures will show why you need to add these fantastic white blooms to your home garden!
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