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Crystal Apple Cucumber — Cucumbers

65-75days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F and all danger of frost has passed.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soils better than most cucumbers
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Creamy white to pale yellow
Size: 3-4 inches diameter, round
Shape: Round, apple-shaped
Flavour: Mild, sweet, crisp and refreshing, similar to traditional cucumbers

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, unique salad ingredient, pickling, stuffing, novelty dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew
Resistance: Good heat tolerance, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – July
11	January	February	February – March	April – June
12	January	February	February – March	April – June
13	January	February	February – March	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving cucumber flavor

MarigoldsDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

RadishesRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, acts as trap crop for flea beetles

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, repels squash bugs

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil for cucumber uptake, provides natural trellis support

CornProvides natural shade and wind protection, offers climbing support for vines

LettuceServes as living mulch, conserves soil moisture and suppresses weeds

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong scented herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor

MelonsCompete for same nutrients and space, share common diseases and pests

PotatoesBoth are susceptible to blight diseases, potatoes may shade out cucumber vines

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.6
Fat (g): 0.3
Carbohydrate (g): 5.7
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 22.3
Calcium (mg): 29
Iron (mg): 0.07
Magnesium (mg): 5
Phosphorus (mg): 8
Potassium (mg): 123
Zinc (mg): 0.06

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Crystal Apple Cucumber?

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