Armenian Dark Green Cucumbers are bitter free with excellent flavor, making them perfect for slicing, salads, and gourmet dishes. This heirloom variety was introduced into Italy from Armenia in the 1400s. Armenian Dark Green Cucumbers can grow to over 36 inches long but are best picked when 12 inches long. Armenian Dark Green Cucumbers are bitter free, very mild, tasty, and crisp. There is no need to peel these cucumbers, as the skin is not bitter. This variety is easy to grow and produces good yields, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Botanical Name: Cucumis Sativus Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Creeping Vine Variety Features: Open Pollinated, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Outdoor, Easy to Grow Maintain Fruit Size: 30-36 Inches Long by 2 Inches in Diameter, 6-8 Feet Vines Days to Maturity: 65 Days Plant Height: 72-96 inches Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10