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- Days to maturity
- 65–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Crystal Apple is a slicing cucumber that was once a favorite in Australia and New Zealand, though it likely came from China, and it is also sold as Apple Shaped. The fruit is round to oval, about 3 inches, ripening from green to creamy white and then ivory yellow. The very tender skin has no bitterness at any stage, and the flesh stays crisp, mild, and sweet even when the fruit gets big. Pick while the skin is white to pale ivory, before yellow sets in, while the seeds are still small. It is more heat-tolerant than most slicers and less prone to bitterness in hot weather, so it suits warm-climate gardens well. Sow an inch deep after the last frost into warm, fertile soil. The vines can sprawl or climb; on a trellis the fruit stays cleaner and is easier to find. Harvest runs about 65 to 75 days from seed.
Crystal Apple traits
- Round to oval, apple-shaped fruit about 3 inches
- Creamy white skin ripening toward ivory yellow
- Very tender, non-bitter skin
- Crisp, mild, sweet flesh even at larger sizes
- More heat-tolerant than most slicing types
- Grows on the ground or on a trellis
- About 65 to 75 days from seed
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Salads
- Warm-climate gardens
- Farmers market novelty
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Apple this page | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Ashley | 65 days | — | — |
| Everbearing | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Ivory Queen | 65 days | — | — |
| Lemon | 65–68 days | — | — |
| Long Green Improved | 65 days | — | — |
| Monastic | 65 days | — | — |
Crystal Apple FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Crystal Apple?
Crystal Apple is a slicing cucumber that was once a favorite in Australia and New Zealand, though it likely came from China, and it is also sold as Apple Shaped. The fruit is round to oval, about 3 inches, ripening from green to creamy white and then ivory yellow.
How many days to maturity is Crystal Apple?
Crystal Apple is listed at 65–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Crystal Apple compare with other cucumber varieties?
Crystal Apple: 65–75 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Ashley (65 days), Everbearing (65–75 days), Ivory Queen (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Crystal Apple good for?
Crystal Apple is grown for fresh eating, salads, warm-climate gardens, farmers market novelty.
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.