Cucumber 'Lemon Apple'

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£12.95
Edible
Greenhouse Vegetable

Discover the vibrant Lemon Apple Cucumber, a standout heirloom variety that brings both charm and flavor to your garden. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, this round cucumber plant offers a delightful addition to your vegetable patch with its unique lemon-yellow hue and refreshing taste.

Key Features

  • Distinctive Round Shape
  • Lemon-Yellow Heirloom Variety
  • Refreshing Mild Taste
  • High-Yielding Plant
  • Ideal for Small Spaces

How to Grow

  • Planting Depth & Spacing: Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space them 45 cm apart.
  • Sunlight & Soil: Requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
  • Watering Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist with consistent watering.
  • Support & Training: Train plants on a trellis to save space and promote better yield.
  • Harvest Timeframe: Produce fruit in approximately 70 days, ready for harvest from July to September.

Uses of Lemon Apple Cucumber

Enhance your culinary creations with Lemon Apple Cucumbers. They are perfect for adding a tangy crunch to salads, making delicious pickles, or enjoying fresh straight from the garden. Their versatility makes them a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners.

Experience the joy of growing your own apple cucumber plant with AcquaGarden’s reliable and easy-to-grow varieties. Browse our Cucumbers collection to explore more options and elevate your garden today.

Details

Cucumber 'Lemon Apple' is a unique variety known for its round, lemon-coloured cucumbers and mild, sweet flavour. It is perfect for growing in gardens, greenhouses, or containers, providing a bountiful harvest of tasty and unusual cucumbers. This variety is easy to grow and offers a productive yield.

  • Grows best in full sun
  • Ideal for gardens, greenhouses, and containers
  • Produces round, lemon-coloured cucumbers with a mild, sweet flavour
  • High-yielding and unique growth

What's Included

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant cucumber plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your greenhouse or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Mar-Jun
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Tender
Growth Rate Fast
Spacing 50cm
Height and Spread Unknown
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Cucumber 'Lemon Apple'”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Cucumber 'Lemon Apple' is a unique variety that adds both flavour and visual interest to any garden. It is known for its round, lemon-coloured cucumbers with a mild, sweet flavour, making it perfect for gardens, greenhouses, or containers.

  • Grows best in full sun
  • Ideal for gardens, greenhouses, and containers
  • Produces round, lemon-coloured cucumbers with a mild, sweet flavour
  • High-yielding and unique growth

Cucumber 'Lemon Apple' is a unique variety that adds both flavour and visual interest to any garden. It is known for its round, lemon-coloured cucumbers with a mild, sweet flavour, making it perfect for gardens, greenhouses, or containers.

  • Grows best in full sun
  • Ideal for gardens, greenhouses, and containers
  • Produces round, lemon-coloured cucumbers with a mild, sweet flavour
  • High-yielding and unique growth
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Cucumber 'Lemon Apple'?

Cucumber 'Lemon Apple' thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering and mulching are essential.

How and when should I harvest Cucumber 'Lemon Apple'?

Harvest when cucumbers are lemon-sized, typically 60-70 days after planting. Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.

What pests and diseases affect Cucumber 'Lemon Apple', and how can I manage them?

Common pests include aphids and cucumber beetles. Use insecticidal soap. Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.

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