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- Days to maturity
- 65–68 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Lemon is an open-pollinated American heirloom dating to 1894 that bears round fruits 3 to 4 inches across, starting pale yellow and deepening to lemon gold at full maturity. Despite the look, the taste is mild and sweet with very little bitterness, and the thin skin and small seeds mean no peeling. Pick at the pale yellow to ivory stage; fully yellow fruits are past their best and the skin turns slightly bitter. The color makes ripe fruit easy to spot on the vine. Plants are productive yet compact enough for a small trellis or container. Direct sow after last frost once soil reaches 70 F, in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Around 65 days to maturity. Fun to hollow out and fill with dips or salad.
Lemon traits
- Round 3 to 4 inch fruits ripening from pale yellow to golden
- Mild, sweet, low-bitterness flesh with thin skin
- Best harvested at the pale yellow to ivory stage
- Compact, productive vines suited to small trellises
- Open-pollinated heirloom from 1894
- About 65 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
- Edible serving bowls
- Container growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon this page | 65–68 days | — | — |
| Ashley | 65 days | — | — |
| Crystal Apple | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Everbearing | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Ivory Queen | 65 days | — | — |
| Long Green Improved | 65 days | — | — |
| Monastic | 65 days | — | — |
Lemon FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Lemon?
Lemon is an open-pollinated American heirloom dating to 1894 that bears round fruits 3 to 4 inches across, starting pale yellow and deepening to lemon gold at full maturity. Despite the look, the taste is mild and sweet with very little bitterness, and the thin skin and small seeds mean no peeling.
How many days to maturity is Lemon?
Lemon is listed at 65–68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Lemon compare with other cucumber varieties?
Lemon: 65–68 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Ashley (65 days), Crystal Apple (65–75 days), Everbearing (65–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Lemon good for?
Lemon is grown for fresh slicing, pickling, edible serving bowls, container growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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