Cucumber Crystal Lemon Seeds
Cucumis Sativus
An unusual heirloom variety believed to have originated in Europe, the Crystal Lemon cucumber produces lemon-shaped fruits with bright yellow skin and lime-green flesh. With a mild, sweet, delicate taste and a crisp crunch, each vine yields 6 to 8 fruits. Ideal for growing outdoors or in a polytunnel or glasshouse.
Average number of seeds: 14
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
Cucumis Sativus
An unusual heirloom variety believed to have originated in Europe, the Crystal Lemon cucumber produces lemon-shaped fruits with bright yellow skin and lime-green flesh. With a mild, sweet, delicate taste and a crisp crunch, each vine yields 6 to 8 fruits. Ideal for growing outdoors or in a polytunnel or glasshouse.
Average number of seeds: 14
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
Cucumis Sativus
An unusual heirloom variety believed to have originated in Europe, the Crystal Lemon cucumber produces lemon-shaped fruits with bright yellow skin and lime-green flesh. With a mild, sweet, delicate taste and a crisp crunch, each vine yields 6 to 8 fruits. Ideal for growing outdoors or in a polytunnel or glasshouse.
Average number of seeds: 14
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
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To ensure the best germination, the temperature must be 18-20°C. Sow seeds on their sides, 2.5cm deep, in small pots with peat-free compost. Plant 50cm apart. Can be grown undercover or outdoors from late May, after the last frost. Grow up a string or support with bamboo.
Sow indoors: March to May
Plant out: May to July
Harvest: July to October
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.
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One of our favourite cucumbers is to eat raw as a snack or sliced as a side dish for barbecues. Thanks to its mild, non-bitter flavour, it's a crowd-pleaser. It's delicious with mint and dill and is also perfect grated for raita or tzatziki sauce.
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.
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