{"product_id":"cucumber-slicing-armenian-yard-long-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Cucumber Slicing Armenian Yard Long 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Slicing Armenian Yard Long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings long, pale green, ribbed fruit to the summer garden. Its spineless skin and crisp, mild flesh make it a refreshing choice for salads, sandwiches and snacking. Botanically a melon, it is grown and enjoyed like a cucumber, with a gently sweet flavor and subtle melon undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name “Yard Long” describes its potential length, not a guaranteed harvest size. Fruit can reach about 3 feet under ideal conditions, but not every fruit reaches a full yard. Harvest around 12–18 inches for the best tenderness and flavor, or allow a few to grow longer for the signature appearance. Larger fruit can develop firmer seeds and a coarser texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrain vines onto a sturdy fence or trellis for straighter fruit, better access and easier harvesting. Slice the young harvest into scalloped rounds or half-moons and pair it with ripe tomatoes, fresh mint and a bright dressing. Bees and other insect pollinators help transfer pollen between flowers for fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 9\/25. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Armenian Yard Long Cucumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive long fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green, ribbed fruit creates a memorable harvest, with potential lengths of about 3 feet in ideal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, refreshing flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp young flesh has a gently sweet taste with subtle melon undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible harvest size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick around 12–18 inches for tender eating rather than waiting for every fruit to reach its maximum length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpineless skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young fruit is easy to handle and prepare for salads and snack plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional non-GMO garden choice. Seed saving requires mature fruit and suitable isolation from compatible melon varieties to maintain purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm planting conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to approximately 65°F. If starting indoors, sow 3–4 weeks before transplanting and avoid disturbing roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth and spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately 1 inch deep, with plants 6–12 inches apart and rows 36–48 inches apart. Provide room for vigorous vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train vines onto a sturdy trellis or fence. Support encourages straighter fruit and makes long cucumbers easier to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply at the base, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging. Mulch after the ground warms to conserve moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen that favors leaves over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage insect pollinators and avoid spraying open flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick regularly at approximately 12–18 inches for tender texture. Cut stems instead of pulling vines and monitor plants for pests and leaf disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color:#0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut into rounds or half-moons for tomato salads, leafy salads and grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks and sandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled spears with hummus or add thin slices to wraps and sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend harvested fruit with plain yogurt, herbs and garlic for a chilled summer soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briefly sauté thicker slices with garlic and other summer vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerator preparations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a suitable refrigerator-pickle recipe and keep it chilled. Do not assume a recipe for standard cucumbers is suitable for shelf-stable canning of this botanical melon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#ea0c0c;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOrder Armenian Yard Long Cucumber Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#ea0c0c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow pale green, ribbed Armenian cucumbers for refreshing salads, easy slicing and a distinctive long-fruit harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested produce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy Armenian cucumber as a fresh ingredient in salads, snacks and side dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety-specific values:\u003c\/strong\u003e No laboratory nutritional analysis is provided for this variety. Ordinary cucumber figures should not be presented as a measured analysis of this botanical melon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing and preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient amounts depend on serving size and added ingredients. This section concerns harvested fruit, not planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Results vary with region, climate, soil, care, pollination and harvest timing. Length, ribbing and flavor vary with maturity and growing conditions. A full yard of length is not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a warm-season annual, using local frost dates and soil temperatures to choose planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmenian Cucumber, Tomato and Mint Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse harvested fruit, not planting seeds. Serves 4 as a side. Prep: 20 minutes. Rest: 10 minutes. 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Leave tender skin on, or peel if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalve cucumber lengthwise and cut into half-moons approximately ¼ inch thick. Scoop out firm seeds if using more mature fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a serving bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Toss gently and let stand for 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold in mint just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve promptly or refrigerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace mint with parsley or add ½ cup drained, rinsed canned chickpeas. For a milder onion flavor, soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes and drain before adding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Food Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate covered at 40°F or below and use within 2 days for best texture. 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