Cucumber Lemon 15 Vegetable/Fruit Seeds

Lemon Cucumber these lemon-yellow, spherical cucumbers are not only visually appealing but also tender and sweet in flavour. Resembling a lemon, these sunny yellow, baseball-sized fruits have white to bright yellow flesh that makes them perfect for salads and pickling. Their curious yet attractive appearance is sure to catch the eye of consumers looking for something different in their produce selection.

 

The Lemon Cucumber is a heavy-cropper with an extended harvesting season, taking just 65 days from planting to harvest. By planting regularly throughout the season, you can ensure a steady supply of these delightful cucumbers. They thrive best in full sun and require warm soil with a pH level between 6 and 6.8. For optimal growth, Sowing indoors: Sow seeds in individual 9cm (3 ½ in) pots filled with seed compost. Push these large seeds on their side into the compost to a depth of 1cm (1/2 in). Place in a warm environment 20-25°C (70-75°F).

 

As seedlings develop grow on in cooler, light conditions but avoid direct sunlight. Planting on indoors: Transplant young plants to grow bags, pots or a border in the greenhouse and providing string or cane supports to train stems up. Planting on outdoors: Gradually accustom plants to outdoor conditions for two to three weeks before planting out to permanent outdoor planting positions. Space plants 30cm (12in) apart. If growing outdoors provide a protected shelter like a mini polytunnel as this variety appreciates a warm environment.

Regular watering during their growth phase is essential for achieving the best results.
 

• Latin Name: Cucumis sativus
• Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
• Hardiness Zone: 4-12
•  Planting Depth: 1"
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Row Spacing: 7'
• Growth Habit: Vine
• Soil Preference: Well drained
• Temp Preference: Warmer
• Light Preference: Full Sun
• Color: Yellow
• Flavor: Sweet

Sowing indoors

Sow seeds in individual 9cm (3 ½ in) pots filled with seed compost. Push these large seeds on their side into the compost to a depth of 1cm (1/2 in). Place in a warm environment 20-25°C (70-75°F). As seedlings develop grow on in cooler, light conditions but avoid direct sunlight.

Planting on indoors

Transplant young plants to grow bags, pots or a border in the greenhouse and providing string or cane supports to train stems up.

Planting on outdoors

Gradually accustom plants to outdoor conditions for two to three weeks before planting out to permanent outdoor planting positions. Space plants 30cm (12in) apart.

If growing outdoors provide a protected shelter like a mini polytunnel as this variety appreciates a warm environment.

Harvests

Regular picking promotes further growth. Water well and feed with a high-potash fertiliser when flowers appear to encourage flower and fruiting.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season.