{"product_id":"cucumber-pickling-lemon-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Cucumber Pickling Lemon 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Pickling Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings something a little different to the cucumber patch: small, rounded fruit with pale yellow skin and a sweet, mild cucumber flavor. Slice one open to reveal tender, moist flesh that adds a refreshing crunch to summer meals. Despite its name and color, this is a cucumber, not a citrus fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest at approximately 1½–2½ inches in diameter for the best texture. Young fruit is lovely sliced into salads, served with dips or used in a tested pickle recipe. Pick frequently rather than leaving fruit on the vine to become oversized and tough. Allow approximately 62 days to maturity, with timing varying by growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11\/25. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Cucumber Pickling Lemon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild cucumber flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a refreshing harvest in fresh salads, snacks and side dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive round fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow skin adds variety to your garden and serving plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use young fruit fresh or in a current tested cucumber-pickling recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional choice for gardeners interested in seed saving, with isolation needed to maintain variety purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm planting conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to approximately 65°F. If starting indoors, sow 3–4 weeks before transplanting and handle roots gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth and spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 1 inch deep, with plants 6–12 inches apart and rows 36–48 inches apart. Adjust spacing for your support system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist and water at the base. Mulch after the soil warms to help conserve moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train vines onto a sturdy trellis to save space, improve airflow and make fruit easier to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a balanced fertilizer according to its label and your soil conditions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leaves at the expense of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and other insects transfer pollen between flowers. Encourage pollinator visits and avoid spraying open flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick at approximately 1½–2½ inches across. Check plants regularly for pests and leaf disease, keeping foliage dry where practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca style=\"color:#0000ee;\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice young cucumbers into tomato salads, leafy salads or grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve rounds or wedges with hummus or a chilled yogurt dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickles and relish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow a current tested recipe, including its specified cucumber preparation, acidity and processing method. Fresh refrigerator preparations are not shelf-stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#ea0c0c;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOrder Lemon Pickling Cucumber Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#ea0c0c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow this colorful heirloom for refreshing salads, garden snacks and your favorite tested pickle recipes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral reference for harvested raw cucumber with peel, not planting seeds or a variety-specific laboratory analysis. Approximate values per 1 cup (119 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Results vary with climate, soil, care, pollination and harvest timing. Fruit color and size change as it matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a warm-season annual, using local frost dates and soil temperatures to choose planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Cucumber, Tomato and Basil Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse harvested cucumbers, not planting seeds. Serves 4 as a side. Prep: 15 minutes. Rest: 10 minutes. No cooking required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound young Lemon cucumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon red wine vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash cucumbers and tomatoes under running water. Rinse basil and pat dry. Trim cucumber ends and any damaged areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalve cucumbers, then slice into thin half-moons. If using larger fruit with firm seeds, scoop out the seed cavity first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a serving bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd cucumbers and tomatoes and toss gently. Let stand for 10 minutes, then fold in basil and serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substitute fresh dill for basil or add ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion. For a milder dressing, start with 2 teaspoons vinegar and adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Food Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate covered at 40°F or below and use within 2 days for best texture. Refrigerate within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when temperatures exceed 90°F. Stir before serving. 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