Cucumber Pickling Lemon is a distinctive heirloom cucumber that produces small, rounded fruit with a pale yellow color and a sweet, mild flavor. The tender cucumbers are excellent for fresh eating, salads, and pickling, with less bitterness than many traditional varieties. Harvest fruit at approximately 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter for the best texture and flavor. Lemon cucumbers mature in approximately 62 days and rely on bees, other insects, or wind to pollinate their flowers.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.

Why Choose Cucumber Pickling Lemon?

• Sweet, mild flavor: A refreshing cucumber flavor suited to fresh eating and preserving.
• Distinctive appearance: Small, rounded fruit develops a cheerful pale yellow color when ready to harvest.
• Early harvest: Produces usable fruit in approximately 62 days.
• Dual-purpose harvest: Enjoy fresh in salads and snacks, or pickle the small fruit whole or sliced.
• Open-pollinated heirloom: A traditional variety that can be saved for future gardens.
• Pollinator-friendly flowers: Monoecious plants produce both male and female flowers, with bees, insects, and wind helping move pollen between them.

Doomsday Survival Garden Vegetable

Lemon Cucumber is a practical addition to a survival-minded garden because it offers a relatively quick harvest in approximately 62 days, produces small fruit that is easy to use fresh or preserve, and provides a dual-purpose crop for meals and pickling. As an open-pollinated heirloom, it can also support seed saving from mature fruit for future plantings. Learn more about growing a Doomsday Garden.

Planting Tips for Success

• Choose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day.
• Direct sow after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 60–65°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully.
• Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and 6–12 inches apart in rows 36–48 inches apart. Trellising can save space and improve airflow.
• Grow in rich, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.0–7.0. Mix compost into the bed before planting.
• Water deeply and consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist. Uneven moisture can contribute to bitter fruit and blossom drop.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting, then side-dress once vines begin to run if additional nutrition is needed.
• Provide a trellis or fence for support, especially when growing in a smaller garden space.
• Encourage pollination by growing near flowering plants and avoiding unnecessary disturbance of bees during bloom.
• Harvest at 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Pick frequently to keep vines producing and fruit tender.
• Inspect plants for cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and powdery mildew, and remove damaged leaves promptly.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh snacking: Enjoy the small, sweet cucumbers whole or sliced straight from the garden.
• Salads: Slice into green salads, cucumber salads, or grain bowls for color and a crisp bite.
• Pickles: Preserve young cucumbers whole or sliced with dill, garlic, vinegar, and your favorite pickling spices.
• Relish: Chop with onion and peppers, then combine with vinegar for a bright homemade relish.
• Refrigerator pickles: Pack sliced cucumbers in a seasoned vinegar brine for a quick, no-cook preparation.
• Fermented pickles: Use a saltwater brine for naturally sour, probiotic-style pickles.

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Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested cucumbers, not seeds. Approximate values per 1 cup (119 g) of sliced raw cucumber with peel.

• Calories: 16
• Total Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
• Sugars: 1.7 g
• Protein: 0.7 g
• Vitamin K: 17% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 5% Daily Value
• Potassium: 4% Daily Value
• Magnesium: 4% Daily Value

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Growing results vary by region, climate, soil, care, pollination, and harvest timing. Fruit color and size can vary as it matures.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored cucumber seed can remain viable for several years.
• Planting Zones: Cucumber is a warm-season annual. Direct sow after the last frost, following local soil temperatures and frost dates. In warmer regions, a late-summer planting may provide a fall harvest.

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