Armenian Metki White
Melon · Armenian / Snake
Heirloom
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucumis
Characteristics
Color
GreenWhite
Flavor
MildSweet
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladPickling
Shape
Elongated / Cylindrical
Texture
Crisp / CrunchyTender
Trait
Seedless / Few Seeds
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
Middle East
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Germination
3–10 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
55–65 days
Fruit Size
2–24 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 in
Seed Spacing
6–12 in
Row Spacing
48–72 in
Thin To
18–36 in
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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