Cucumis melo, Flexuosus Group 60 days. Called snake melons in the Middle East, this cucumber relative develops slightly ribbed, spineless cucumber-shaped fruit that grow 2–3 feet long and 2 inches in diameter. Burpless and not bitter, these light green delicacies are best eaten when 12–15 inches long. Fruit set well at high temperatures and are straighter if trellised. MO.