Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 58–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
True Lemon is an heirloom for pickling or slicing whose 2 to 3 inch fruits look much like small lemons. Vines are resistant to rust and drought. About 58 days.
True Lemon traits
- Lemon-like fruit 2 to 3 inches
- Rust resistant
- Drought resistant
- Heirloom variety
- About 58 days
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Lemon this page | 58–70 days | — | — |
| Early Green Cluster | 58 days | — | — |
| Japanese Climbing | 58–65 days | — | — |
| Panther | 58 days | — | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| Straight Eight | 58 days | — | — |
| Ultra Pak | 58 days | — | — |
True Lemon FAQ
What kind of cucumber is True Lemon?
True Lemon is an heirloom for pickling or slicing whose 2 to 3 inch fruits look much like small lemons. Vines are resistant to rust and drought.
How many days to maturity is True Lemon?
True Lemon is listed at 58–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does True Lemon compare with other cucumber varieties?
True Lemon: 58–70 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Early Green Cluster (58 days), Japanese Climbing (58–65 days), Panther (58 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is True Lemon good for?
True Lemon is grown for pickling, fresh slicing.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.