They are Painted Serpent aka Armenian cucumbers. They can get huge.
From last year. It was 27" long by 2" in diameter.
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From last year. It was 27" long by 2" in diameter.
Baymule
Herd Master
Do they make good pickles?
When they are small they make excellent pickles. They end up not being solid when they get really big.
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Alaskan
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And then what do you do with them?
Kusanar
Loving the herd life
Per google:
Armenian cucumbers are popularly used raw in green leaf, chopped salads, and pasta salads. Their delicate flavor allows them to become a perfect textural component in sandwiches and sushi. They can be sliced lengthwise, widthwise, diced, and julienned. The Armenian cucumber can also be grilled, puréed, or pickled.
So, it appears that they are the sushi cucumbers.
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Alaskan
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But if they get older and hollow in the middle?
Do you then name them guord?
Do you then name them guord?
Grizzlyhackle
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When I grew them they got only so big turned softer then rotted. Not like a gourd. Mine never made it as big @R2elk has. I also picked them sooner. Maybe 20" max 1" in width and then got the usual cucumber brown spots, started going bad. Small, they're kinda crisp nice flavor.
Grizzlyhackle
True BYH Addict
My gardening buddy. I picked tomatoes he supervised.
Mini Horses
Herd Master
Awesome, cute garden partner!! 
Peel and slice them up in my cucumber salad. My preferred dressing is equal parts sucralose (sugar can be used), Miracle Whip (mayo can be used) and vinegar (ACV can be used).
