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Lemon apple Cucumber
Cucumis sativus Lemon Apple
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Lemon Apple Cucumber: round, lemon-yellow fruits, sweet and mild. Early, decorative variety, perfect for salads, outdoor and light tunnel cultivation.
Description
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
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Origin: recent horticultural selection
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Family: Cucurbitaceae
Selected for disease resistance, productivity, and attractive shape. Suitable for outdoor and light tunnel cultivation.
Description and characteristics
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Plant height: 1.5–2 m (climbing)
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Fruits: round, lemon-yellow, 6–8 cm diameter, firm and sweet
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Foliage: medium green, dense
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Texture: firm and crunchy
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Taste: sweet, mild
Sowing and growing conditions
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Sow: mid-April to mid-May under frames, or May in rows outside
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Transplant: in pots, plant outdoors mid-May
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Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
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Germination: 7–10 days at 20–25°C
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Soil: fertile, light, well-drained, pH 6–7
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Exposure: full sun
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Watering: regular, keep foliage dry
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Support: recommended
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Thinning: 1 plant every 50–60 cm
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Fertilization: compost or balanced fertilizer
Care
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Regularly tie or guide the plant
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Remove yellow or diseased leaves
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Monitor aphids and spider mites
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Mulch to maintain moisture and reduce weeds
Harvest
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Period: 50–65 days after sowing
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Maturity: round, yellow, firm, sweet fruits
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Yield: 3–5 kg/m²
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Storage: 1 week in the fridge
Garden use
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Suitable for outdoor or light tunnel cultivation
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Companion plants: beans, corn, radish
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Crop rotation recommended
Culinary uses
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Crunchy and sweet, perfect for fresh salads
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Can be eaten raw or lightly cooked
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Tip: slice for an attractive presentation in dishes
Ecology and advantages
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Attracts pollinators with yellow flowers
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Decorative and edible
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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.
Features
- Common name : Lemon apple Cucumber
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : mid-April to mid-May
- Harvest : July to September
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8711117804246
Expédition & livraison
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Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
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Our delivery methods
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