{"product_id":"lemon-cucumber-seeds","title":"Lemon, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLemon, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The Sunny Yellow Baseball-Sized Cucumber With Mild, Sweet Flavor \u0026amp; Edible Skin (Cucumis sativus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Cucumber (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the cucumber that makes people smile. A sunny yellow, baseball-sized fruit with white to bright yellow flesh that genuinely resembles a lemon — in color only, because the flavor is mild, sweet, and completely bitterness-free. Thin, edible skin means no peeling required. Easy to grow, prolific, and resistant to rust. Introduced in 1894 and still one of the most beloved novelty cucumbers in the home garden. Excellent for slicing and pickling. 2g \/ ~60+ seeds per packet. 65 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 days at 75–85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3 inches round; baseball-sized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow with yellow-to-green striped skin; white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, sweet, bitterness-free; thin edible skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monoecious — produces male and female flowers; insect or hand pollination required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rust-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches; rows 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–30 inches; spread 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare foot spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–86°F; frost-sensitive; damaged below 50°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2g \/ ~60+ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–12 (annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, monoecious, annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Lemon Cucumber Belongs in Every Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique lemon-yellow color\u003c\/strong\u003e — baseball-sized, visually delightful in the garden and on the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, sweet, bitterness-free flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most approachable cucumbers for fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin, edible skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — no peeling required; eat straight from the vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent for slicing and pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific \u0026amp; rust-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable heavy yields with minimal disease pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year; introduced in 1894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh eating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young at 2.5 inches for the sweetest, most tender eating — skin is thin enough to eat whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve or quarter for a visually striking addition to green salads and grain bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for bread-and-butter pickles and quick refrigerator pickles — thin skin takes brine beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irresistible straight from the vine; mild flavor and no bitterness make it universally loved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick frequently while young — allowing fruits to over-mature reduces overall yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Cucumber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1–2 weeks after last frost when soil has warmed to 65°F+, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 18–24 inches apart, rows 48 inches apart in rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8) in full sun. Trellis vertically to promote airflow, reduce disease pressure, and make harvesting easier. Water consistently — cucumbers are mostly water and need even moisture for abundant yields. As a monoecious variety, plants produce both male and female flowers — insect or hand pollination is required for fruit set. Harvest frequently while young to keep vines producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest Lemon Cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits reach 2.5–3 inches and are fully yellow — about 65 days from sowing. Pick young for the sweetest, most tender eating. Allowing fruits to over-mature signals the plant to slow production, so harvest frequently during peak season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to peel Lemon Cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the thin skin is mild and completely edible. Rinse and eat. This is one of Lemon Cucumber's most appealing qualities for fresh eating and snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Lemon Cucumber be grown in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — with support. Use a large container (at least 5 gallons) with a trellis or stake. Water consistently, as containers dry out faster than garden beds. Full sun is essential for good fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"2g \/~60+ Seeds","offer_id":42408017297542,"sku":"TLM\/2-60-98-825-30","price":4.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658566529_85gh.jpg?v=1770127698","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/lemon-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}