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Lemon Cucumber — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Lemon Cucumber
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright yellow when ripe
Size: 3-4 inches round
Shape: Round to oval, lemon-shaped
Flavour: Sweet, mild, crisp with no bitterness, very refreshing

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, garnishes, pickling, stuffing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, cucumber mosaic virus
Resistance: Good natural resistance to most cucumber diseases

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	August – 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

RadishesRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for cucumber roots

MarigoldsDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

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

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit cucumber growth, provides ground cover

CornProvides natural trellis support and wind protection for cucumber vines

SunflowersAttracts beneficial insects and pollinators, provides shade and wind protection

DillAttracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps that control pests

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage can stunt cucumber growth and affect fruit development

PotatoesCompete for nutrients and space, may increase disease susceptibility

MelonsShare same pest and disease problems, compete heavily for nutrients and water

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 22
Protein (g): 0.35
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 6.9
Fibre (g): 0.3
Sugars (g): 2.52
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 38.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 0
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.046
Folate (µg): 20
Calcium (mg): 6
Iron (mg): 0.08
Magnesium (mg): 6
Phosphorus (mg): 8
Potassium (mg): 103
Zinc (mg): 0.05
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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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 Lemon Cucumber?

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