Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $2.95, 100 seeds $7.50 |
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True Lemon (Round Yellow Fresh-Slicing)
Heritage: Australia
A long established cultivar believed to have been originally from Australia. True Lemon was first introduced to the North American marketplace (Pennsylvania, USA) in the late 1890’s.
Vigorous vines produce well rounded lemon-yellow fruit 3” (8cm) in diameter. Tender when pale green, they transform into a light sunny lemon glow, generally considered the best eating stage. Flesh is snowy white, very crisp, and rarely bitter. Subtle hints of lemon can be detected when fully to over mature. Excellent for eating right off the vine. Shows disease resistance. Matures in 60-70 days. (46 seeds/g)
Note: Not to be confused with White Lemon (Crystal Apple), which is lighter in colour and somewhat smaller.
Tips for Growing Captivating Cucumbers! Cucumbers love warm weather and need full sun for optimum production. It is best to start the seed indoors planted 1” (2.5cm) deep in small pots, 3-4 weeks before the last frost. When the soil has warmed transplant in the garden spacing at least 12” (30cm) apart preferably in hills (12” tall, 24” across). Alternatively, cucumbers can be direct-seeded in warm soil, or earlier with row covers, with equally good or better results. Ensure they are well-watered and mulched throughout the growing season. Good planting companions are; corn, beans, and sunflowers. Cucumbers usually germinate within 5-10 days (75-95ºF/24-35ºC).
