Vegetable

Lemon Cucumber Seeds (Organic)

$3.99

Lemon cucumbers are a delightful and unique addition to any garden or plate, offering a refreshing twist on the classic cucumber. Unlike standard varieties, lemon cucumbers are round, about the size of a tennis ball, with bright yellow skin that resembles a lemon—hence their name. Their crisp, juicy flesh delivers a mild, sweet flavor without the bitterness often associated with other cucumbers. Gardeners love lemon cucumbers for their robust growth and adaptability. These vining cucumbers are ideal for trellis systems, which save space and keep the fruit off the ground, ensuring cleaner and healthier harvests. Variety Details Botanical name: Cucumis sativus Plant type: Tender Annual Growth habit: Vining Crop category: Cucumber Kitchen profile: Lemon cucumbers are a pleasant and unique addition to any garden or plate, offering a refreshing twist on the classic cucumber. Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option Sowing & Growing Soil Temperature: 70-95°F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 3-10 Days Height At Maturity: 1'-4' Days To Maturity: 58-64 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 18"-48" Grow Lemon Cucumber after the soil has warmed and cold conditions have passed. Direct sow or transplant carefully, then provide the recorded spacing and climbing support when that fits the plan. Keep the root zone from swinging between very dry and saturated conditions by checking soil rather than relying on a fixed schedule. Once fruit forms, inspect vines frequently because harvest size can change quickly. Pick at the length and texture intended for fresh eating or pickling. When harvesting cucumbers, the lemon variety should be picked when they turn golden yellow but remain slightly firm to the touch. In the kitchen, lemon cucumbers are prized for their versatility. Before sowing Lemon Cucumber, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window. Explore related options in our Resource Guide.

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