Kheera (Armenian Yard-Long Cucumber) Seeds

Armenian Cucumber • Heat-Tolerant Vine
California Warm Climate Tested

Grow long, crisp Armenian cucumbers that thrive in heat and slice beautifully for fresh summer dishes.

Kheera, yardlong cucumber, seed packets

Easy Grow Info

Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production.
Sun
Full sun
Type
Warm season annual vine
Start Method
Direct sow after warmth
Vine Length
6–10 ft with trellis

About Metzi Pale Green Armenian Cucumber

Metzi Pale Green Armenian is a heat-tolerant cucumber known for its long, slender fruits and pale green skin. Technically a melon species, it’s grown and used like a cucumber, prized for its crisp texture, mild flavor, and thin skin that doesn’t require peeling. The fruits stay tender even at larger sizes, making them forgiving and easy to harvest.

Vigorous vines climb quickly when given support and continue producing steadily through warm weather, especially in hot summer gardens.

Why We Grow It

We grow Metzi Pale Green Armenian because it handles California heat better than many standard cucumbers. Reliable, productive vines provide steady harvests of crisp fruits that fit naturally into everyday fresh dishes throughout summer.

Grower’s Corner

Grower’s Corner: How to Grow Heat-Tolerant Cucumbers

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