Armenian Cucumber OP Seeds – Kakri / Tar (SUMMER)

Armenian Cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus), commonly known as Kakri or Tar (ککڑی / تَر), is a popular summer vegetable valued for its long, tender and refreshing fruits.

Although botanically a type of melon, it is commonly eaten like cucumber. This open-pollinated variety produces vigorous climbing vines and performs well in warm weather, making it an excellent choice for home gardening.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. flexuosus

• Common Name: Armenian Cucumber / Snake Melon

• Local Names: Kakri / Tar

• Type: Open-Pollinated (OP), warm-season vegetable

• Fruits: Long, slender, light-green and slightly ridged

• Flavour: Mild, crisp and refreshing

• Growth: Vigorous climbing vine

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Harvest: Approximately 50–70 days

• Suitable For: Kitchen gardens, trellises and large grow bags

Recommended Grow Bags

G-24 F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch (35 Gallon) – Recommended for one vigorous plant with a strong trellis.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch – Suitable for one plant with regular watering and feeding.

Provide a sturdy trellis, net or overhead climbing support for healthy vine growth.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use fertile, loose and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Avoid waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Direct sowing preferred

• Sowing Depth: 1.5–2.5 cm

• Germination: Approximately 7–14 days

• Ideal Temperature: 20–30°C

• Plant Spacing: 45–90 cm

• Seeds per Spot: 2–3; retain the healthiest plant

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination

Provide climbing support as vines begin developing. If seedlings are raised in trays, transplant carefully while young.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours or more daily.

Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development. Avoid waterlogging and prolonged dryness.

Growth & Harvesting

• First Harvest: Approximately 50–70 days after sowing

• Harvesting Season: Summer to early autumn

• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing and branching vine

• Fruit Type: Long, slender and light-green

• Ideal Harvest Size: Approximately 30–45 cm / 12–18 inches

Harvest fruits while young and tender for the best flavour. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.

Feeding & Pollination

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before sowing. Provide balanced nutrition during flowering and fruiting.

Bees and other pollinators help transfer pollen between male and female flowers for successful fruit development.

Culinary Uses

Armenian Cucumber is excellent for fresh salads, sandwiches, raita, vegetable platters and light pickling.

Young fruits have tender skin and can usually be eaten without peeling after washing.

Related Products

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal