{"product_id":"cucumber-slicing-armenian-yard-long-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Cucumber Slicing Armenian Yard Long 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 108, 38);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Slicing Armenian Yard Long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produces uniquely pale green, spineless, ribbed fruits that can reach about 3 feet under ideal conditions. The name “Yard Long” refers to the fruit’s potential length, but not every cucumber reaches a full yard. Fruits are commonly harvested around 12–18 inches for the best tenderness and flavor, or allowed to grow longer for the signature yard-long appearance. Botanically a melon, this heirloom offers crisp, burpless flesh with no bitterness, a mildly sweet cucumber flavor, and subtle melon undertones. Train vines on a fence or trellis for straighter fruit and easier slicing. Monoecious plants rely on bees, other insects, or wind for pollination and fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 79, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 9\/25. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 79, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Armenian Yard Long Cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature long fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green, ribbed cucumbers can reach about 3 feet while remaining crisp and easy to slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurpless and mild:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp flesh with no bitterness and a gently sweet flavor with melon-like undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick around 12–18 inches for a tender, flavorful cucumber, or grow longer for a dramatic yard-long harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpineless skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, spineless fruit is comfortable to handle and prepare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional variety that can be saved for future gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-eating favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for salads, sandwiches, snacks, and summer platters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 60–65°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds about 1 inch deep and 6–12 inches apart in rows 36–48 inches apart. Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or other support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in rich, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.0–7.0. Mix compost into the bed before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply and consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist. Water at the base to help reduce foliar disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer at planting, then side-dress when vines begin to run if additional nutrition is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain vines upward to encourage straighter fruit, improve airflow, and make the long cucumbers easier to find and harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage pollination by growing near flowering plants and avoiding unnecessary disturbance of bees during bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest around 12–18 inches for the most tender texture and mild flavor. Pick regularly to keep vines producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect plants for cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and powdery mildew, and remove damaged leaves promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has supplied quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn more about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered in accordance with applicable vegetable seed labeling requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are here to help with your gardening questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into green, Greek, and garden salads for crisp texture and a mild, refreshing flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy chilled slices with hummus, tzatziki, ranch dip, or a sprinkle of salt and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches and wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add thin slices to sandwiches, wraps, and grain bowls for a cool crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice young fruit and pack in seasoned vinegar brine for a fast refrigerator pickle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend with yogurt, herbs, lemon, and garlic for a refreshing cucumber soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté or stir-fry thicker slices briefly with garlic and other summer vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(234, 12, 12); font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Armenian Yard Long Cucumber Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(234, 12, 12); font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrow crisp, burpless Armenian cucumbers for fresh salads, easy slicing, and a memorable long-fruit harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplies to harvested cucumber fruit, not seeds. 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