Cucumber Slicing Armenian Dark Green Melki represents a remarkable heirloom cultivar distinguished by its exceptional length—fruits routinely exceed 36 inches—combined with a naturally sweet, entirely bitter-free flavor profile. The thin, tender skin requires no peeling, making these cucumbers exceptionally versatile for fresh slicing, salads, crudités, or light cooking applications. The crisp, juicy flesh and refined taste reflect generations of careful selection within Armenian growing traditions. As a monoecious variety, these plants produce both male and female flowers on the same vine, relying on natural pollination via bees, beneficial insects, and wind movement to establish consistent fruit set. This pollination dependency encourages robust pollinator activity in the garden, supporting broader ecosystem health. The Non-GMO heirloom genetics deliver the genetic stability and flavor authenticity that heritage gardeners prioritize, with a strong germination rate of 80% or higher and a predictable 75-day maturation window enabling strategic succession plantings. Cultivated with sustainability at the forefront, these seeds arrive in environmentally responsible, reusable packaging that aligns with conscientious growing practices. Whether you're seeking an impressive dual-purpose cucumber for fresh consumption and preservation, exploring heirloom diversity, or building a pollinator-friendly garden ecosystem, Armenian Dark Green Melki 25 delivers the length, flavor, vigor, and heritage that distinguish a premium slicing cucumber.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing slicing cucumber in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These cucumber seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.