Seeds concombre Lemon Apple - Cucumis sativus Lemon Apple

Lemon Apple Cucumber – Cucumis sativus

Introduction

The Lemon Apple Cucumber is an early, productive variety with round, lemon-yellow fruits. Sweet and mild in flavor, it is perfect for fresh salads and adds a decorative touch to the garden.

Origins and botanical family

• Origin: recent horticultural selection

• Family: Cucurbitaceae
  Selected for disease resistance, productivity, and attractive shape. Suitable for outdoor and light tunnel cultivation.

Description and characteristics

• Plant height: 1.5–2 m (climbing)

• Fruits: round, lemon-yellow, 6–8 cm diameter, firm and sweet

• Foliage: medium green, dense

• Texture: firm and crunchy

• Taste: sweet, mild

Sowing and growing conditions

• Sow: mid-April to mid-May under frames, or May in rows outside

• Transplant: in pots, plant outdoors mid-May

• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

• Germination: 7–10 days at 20–25°C

• Soil: fertile, light, well-drained, pH 6–7

• Exposure: full sun

• Watering: regular, keep foliage dry

• Support: recommended

• Thinning: 1 plant every 50–60 cm

• Fertilization: compost or balanced fertilizer

Care

• Regularly tie or guide the plant

• Remove yellow or diseased leaves

• Monitor aphids and spider mites

• Mulch to maintain moisture and reduce weeds

Harvest

• Period: 50–65 days after sowing

• Maturity: round, yellow, firm, sweet fruits

• Yield: 3–5 kg/m²

• Storage: 1 week in the fridge

Garden use

• Suitable for outdoor or light tunnel cultivation

• Companion plants: beans, corn, radish

• Crop rotation recommended

Culinary uses

• Crunchy and sweet, perfect for fresh salads

• Can be eaten raw or lightly cooked

• Tip: slice for an attractive presentation in dishes

Ecology and advantages

• Attracts pollinators with yellow flowers

• Decorative and edible

• Suitable for garden, balcony, or container cultivation with support

The Lemon Apple Cucumber combines originality, ease of cultivation, and a sweet flavor. Its bright yellow color and round shape are a real eye-catcher in the garden and on the table, while also being productive and delicious.