Description
25 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. True Lemon, White Lemon, Lemon Apple, Apple Shaped, Apple, Crystal Apple, Lemon Crystal) (Cucumis sativus) 58 – 70 days. Lemon Cucumbers have a real rich yellow skin when ripe and the flesh is white, crisp, mild, and burpless. Lemon cucumbers are much sweeter than other cucumbers and are great in salads. Fruit are shaped like a lemon or and apple and are not long.
Planting Instructions for Lemon Cucumber Seeds
Heirloom / Open Pollinated Cucumbers are heat loving, frost sensitive vines. Plant heirloom cucumber seeds in full sun, ½ – ¾” deep, in 1′ diameter hills of 4-6 seeds each, 3-4′ apart. Germination occurs in 4-13 days in soil 70-95°F. Thin to 1-2 plants per hill. In short season climates you can start cucumber seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost, in individual peat pots at least 3½” across. Harden off heirloom cucumbers plants for 1 week before setting out. Harvest regularly for continuous production, making sure to pick overripe cucumbers that were missed. Heirloom slicing cucumbers are best when uniformly green, firm and crisp. For pickles harvest cucumbers when 2-6″ according to preference.
FAQ:
What is the typical time to maturity for Lemon Cucumbers?
Lemon Cucumbers reach maturity in approximately 58 to 70 days.
What are the ideal growing conditions for this variety?
They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Being heat-loving and frost-sensitive, it's best to plant them after the last frost.
How should I plant Lemon Cucumber seeds?
Sow the seeds ½ to ¾ inch deep in 1-foot diameter hills, placing 4-6 seeds per hill. Space the hills 3-4 feet apart. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 1-2 plants per hill.
When is the best time to harvest these cucumbers?
Harvest when the skin turns a rich yellow color and the fruit is about the size of a lemon or apple. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production.
What are some common uses for Lemon Cucumbers?
They are excellent for slicing and adding to salads, offering a sweeter flavor compared to other cucumbers.
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