{"product_id":"cucumber-crystal-lemon-seeds","title":"Cucumber Crystal Lemon Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Crystal Lemon Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumber Crystal Lemon Seeds produce distinctive round, lemon-sized fruits with smooth pale yellow skin and crisp, refreshing flesh. Despite their appearance, these unique \u003cstrong\u003eheritage cucumbers\u003c\/strong\u003e have a mild, sweet cucumber flavour with no hint of citrus, making them perfect for salads, sandwiches, pickling, and fresh summer dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous and highly productive \u003cstrong\u003ecucumber variety\u003c\/strong\u003e crops over a long season, producing an abundance of attractive fruits that are best harvested when they reach the size of a tennis ball. Their thin skin and tender flesh make them ideal for slicing straight from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and full of character, \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for greenhouses, polytunnels, kitchen gardens, allotments, and sunny outdoor growing, rewarding gardeners with plentiful harvests throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique \u003cstrong\u003eheritage cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e producing round, lemon-shaped fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth pale yellow skin with crisp, sweet, refreshing flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for salads, sandwiches, pickling, and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy cropping plants with a long harvesting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin-skinned fruits with very little bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for greenhouses and sunny outdoor growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and ideal for beginner gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Cucumber Crystal Lemon Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Cucumber Crystal Lemon Seeds indoors from April to May in moist seed compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover seeds lightly with compost and keep at a temperature of 20–25°C. Germination usually takes 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot on seedlings as they develop and transplant into fertile, well-drained soil or large containers after all risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a warm, sunny, sheltered position or under glass. Water regularly and feed throughout the growing season to encourage continuous cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruits when they are approximately tennis ball-sized and have turned a pale lemon-yellow colour for the best flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun for the highest yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist to produce tender fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruits regularly to encourage continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid allowing fruits to become over-mature, as this can reduce quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Crystal Lemon cucumbers taste like lemons?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e cucumbers have a mild, sweet cucumber flavour despite their lemon-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Crystal Lemon cucumbers be grown outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they grow well outdoors in a warm, sunny, sheltered position and also perform exceptionally well in greenhouses and polytunnels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I harvest Crystal Lemon cucumbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest when the fruits are about the size of a tennis ball and have developed their pale yellow colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Crystal Lemon easy to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this reliable \u003cstrong\u003eheritage cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e is easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllotments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolytunnels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner gardeners\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JustSeed","offers":[{"title":"15 Seeds","offer_id":14712814599,"sku":"VEGCUCCL001","price":1.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":3447180361768,"sku":"VEGCUCCL002","price":1.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":3447180394536,"sku":"VEGCUCCL003","price":5.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":3447180427304,"sku":"VEGCUCCL004","price":16.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":3447180460072,"sku":"VEGCUCCL005","price":33.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/products\/dreamstime_m_193602514.jpg?v=1680987723","url":"https:\/\/justseed.com\/products\/cucumber-crystal-lemon-seeds","provider":"JustSeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}