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A gardener's favorite since 1894 but hard to find in grocery stores, this unusual, eye-catching, lemon-sized cucumber has excellent flavor and is a great slicer or pickler. It is scrumptious eaten with the skin and all just like you would an apple; non-bitter and burpless. Plants are more drought tolerant than other varieties.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Monoecious, Slicing Cucumber, Pickling Cucumber (Learn More)
Native: Southern Asia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 3'–6' vines
Variety Info: 3 ½" x 2 ½" non-bitter cucumbers with yellow skin and white flesh. 'Lemon' cucumber, originally a popular Australian variety, was introduced in the U.S. in 1894. It is great for both slicing and pickling. It has very little cucurbitacin, so it's non-bitter, burpless, and easy to digest.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ½"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat".
- DeeAnn E.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 6, 20245 Stars
Can’t wait for the fruits! Everything is green and healthy and growing strong!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Caitlin S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsApr 3, 20245 Stars
Loved these cucumbers for their round interesting shape. We don’t taste the lemon very strongly but loved eating them all the same and found that with 4 plants I could pick some for lunch almost every other day (6 person household)
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Priscilla B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 19, 2026Healthy sturdy young vines
Quick and reliable germination yielding healthy sturdy plants. I have baby lemon cucumbers already forming on my vines.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningMay 19, 2026Hey Priscilla,
We love hearing about such quick and reliable germination with our Lemon Cucumber Seeds! It's so exciting that you already have baby lemon cucumbers forming on those healthy, sturdy vines - you're going to have some delicious and unique cucumbers to enjoy soon! Thanks for sharing your fantastic lemon cucumber growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- ASHLEYRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 13, 20265 Stars
Fast shipping! Can't wait to get these planted!
- LISAVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 28, 20255 Stars
Great seeds sprouted within 5 days!!!
