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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".
- NicoleRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 6, 2026Lemon cucumbers are the best
I have grown these for three years and each year is better. Cover until flowering to prevent mosaic tile disease from bug was key to a long and very successful season. My fellow community gardeners are now using covers early on and also started to grow these too
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 9, 2026Hey Nicole,
We're so happy to hear that your Lemon Cucumber Seeds just keep getting better year after year and the ripple effect it's having on your fellow gardeners! We love that you've found what works so well for you with those covers during the early season to prevent mosaic tile disease! This will be helpful information for other gardeners.
Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience with others. Keep on growing 🌻
- 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 - Diane B.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 starsSep 8, 2026Lemon Cucumbers
My first time growing these cute lemon cucumbers in zone 6B. The vines are prolific and due to the crazy weather this summer, we didn’t get that many bees to pollinate until late summer. Now we have lots of babies growing. The vines have stretched longer than previous types- growing on cattle fence, so you don’t need that many! They do also produce a lot of seeds for saving, which I will be dispersing to friends.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 9, 2026Hey Diane,
We're so happy to hear that your Lemon Cucumber Seeds have been such a success! They must look great on your cattle fence! We're so glad to hear that you're getting plenty of babies growing now and even saving seeds to share with friends. That's what being part of the growing community is all about! Thanks so much for growing with us. Keep on growing 🌻
- David B.IN, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsJul 28, 2026Invasive Grower
These taste great and are cute in appearance, but they're too aggressive for me. I planted these alongside homemade pickles seeds. In one bed, I had two of these and three pickles. In another, smaller plot, I had one of each. In both areas, the lemon cucumbers took over, largely choking out the homemade pickles. They produced so many vines and flowers that most of the fruit didn't come to fruition. I don't want a cucumber plant I have to prune and babysit to keep it in line. I'll stick with the homemade pickles alone next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningJul 31, 2026Hey David,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I really appreciate you letting us know about your experience with the lemon cucumber seeds. It sounds like they grew vigorously in your garden, and I understand that wasn't quite what you were looking for alongside your homemade pickles. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring you have a positive experience. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
