Cucumber Crystal Lemon
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A premium cucumber, Cucumis sativus ‘Crystal Lemon’ is prized for its pale lemon-yellow skin and crisp, refreshing flavour. These charming cucumbers gradually mature from green to a soft creamy-yellow colour, developing their distinctive apple-like appearance as they ripen. This delicious cucumber is best enjoyed sliced fresh into salads, pickled for tangy preserves, or eaten straight from the vine as a refreshing summer snack.
Supplied as an established potted plant, it thrives in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile soil or growbags. Support with canes or trellis, tie stems in as they climb, and water regularly to encourage healthy growth and consistent crops. Feed weekly once fruits begin forming to maximise yields and flavour. Remove the tip of the plant once it reaches the top of the supports to allow branching. Ideal for kitchen gardens, allotments or patio growing, where its unusual fruits and reliable harvests make it a wonderfully rewarding addition.
Supplied in approx. 9cm pots.Â
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Plant in rich, well-drained soil that receives full sun. Water the soil frequently to maintain an even moisture level, and mulch to keep moisture in the soil and keep weeds out. In order to keep the fruits off the ground and encourage air circulation, provide support with trellises or stakes. Use a balanced fertiliser and apply it on a regular basis. When the cucumbers reach the appropriate size, harvest them; pick often to promote continuous production.
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Cucumber Crystal Lemon