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Painted Serpent Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumis melo var. flexuosus 'Painted Serpent'

Overview
A stunning Armenian-type cucumber that's as beautiful as it is delicious, featuring distinctive light and dark green striped skin that looks hand-painted. These long, curved fruits can reach up to 20 inches and have incredibly sweet, crisp flesh with no hint of bitterness. This eye-catching variety is perfect for gardeners who want something truly unique that tastes as good as it looks.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.