Lemon Cucumber Seeds - Cucumber, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Lemon Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a warm-season annual vine grown for its round, bright-yellow fruits with a mild, sweet, never-bitter flavor. About the size of a tennis ball when ripe, the crisp fruits are excellent fresh, in salads and relish trays, or pickled. The vigorous vines are highly productive through summer.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Lemon Cucumber
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Consistent moisture; about 1 inch per week
• Growth Habit: Vining, 4–5 feet; climbs well on a trellis
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loam; pH 6.0–6.5
• Planting Time: After the last frost when soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: 60–65 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is at least 65°F (18°C); or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier in biodegradable pots — cucumbers dislike root disturbance
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Water consistently at the root zone; avoid wetting foliage
• Spacing: Space 12 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart; a trellis keeps fruits clean and straight
• Germination: 7–10 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C); sow ½ inch deep
• Harvest: Pick when bright yellow and 2–3 inches across; overripe fruits get seedy and bitter — check vines every 2–3 days
• Tips: Harvest regularly to keep vines producing; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds