Lemon Cucumber Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Round Yellow Cucumber

Lemon Cucumber Seeds

Add a bright splash of color to your vegetable garden with Lemon Cucumber, a unique heirloom, Non-GMO, open-pollinated variety of Cucumis sativus.

Unlike traditional long green cucumbers, Lemon Cucumber produces round, lemon-shaped fruits with pale yellow to golden-yellow skin, occasional green striping, and crisp white flesh. These refreshing cucumbers have a mild, sweet flavor with little bitterness and are excellent for fresh eating, salads, slicing, and homemade pickles.

This warm-season annual produces productive climbing vines and can be grown in garden plots, raised beds, fields, greenhouses with pollination support, or large containers with sturdy trellises.

Product Highlights

• Heirloom, Non-GMO, open-pollinated cucumber
• Round, lemon-shaped yellow fruits approximately 2.5-3 inches
• Crisp white flesh with a mild, refreshing flavor
• Suitable for fresh slicing and pickling
• Approximately 65 days to maturity
• Productive climbing vines for vertical gardening
• Listed as resistant to rust

Plant Profile

• Common Name: Lemon Cucumber
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Plant Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Variety: Lemon
• Cucumber Type: Slicing / Pickling
• Seed Traits: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
• Life Cycle: Warm-Season Annual
• Growth Habit: Vining / Climbing
• Pollination: Monoecious, Insect or Hand Pollination
• Fruit Shape: Round / Lemon-Shaped
• Fruit Color: Pale Yellow to Golden Yellow
• Flesh Color: White
• Fruit Size: Approximately 2.5-3 Inches
• Flavor: Mild, Sweet, Crisp
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 65 Days
• Germination: Approximately 6-10 Days
• Sowing Depth: 1 Inch
• Final Plant Spacing: 18-24 Inches
• Row Spacing: Approximately 48 Inches
• Plant Spread: Approximately 48 Inches
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Rich, Well-Drained
• Preferred Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• Germination Temperature: Approximately 75-85 F

Starting Lemon Cucumber Seeds

Direct sow outdoors approximately 1-2 weeks after the last spring frost, when soil conditions are reliably warm.

Sow seeds about 1 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture without leaving the soil saturated.

Under favorable conditions, seeds generally germinate in approximately 6-10 days.

For an earlier start, begin indoors about 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Handle young cucumber roots carefully to minimize transplant stress.

Growing and Trellis Support

Lemon Cucumber develops climbing vines that can spread along the ground or grow vertically on a sturdy trellis.

Space mature plants approximately 18-24 inches apart, allowing around 48 inches between rows when growing in garden beds.

Supporting the vines vertically can improve airflow, reduce fruit contact with soil, and make harvesting easier.

Sunlight, Soil and Watering

Grow Lemon Cucumber in full sun, preferably receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Use fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil with a preferred pH around 6.0-6.8.

Keep soil moisture consistent, particularly during flowering and fruit development. Mulching can help conserve moisture and limit weed competition.

Flowers and Pollination

Lemon Cucumber is monoecious, producing male and female flowers on the same plant.

Pollinating insects transfer pollen between flowers to support normal fruit development. For greenhouse growing, provide access to pollinators or hand-pollinate flowers when necessary.

Harvesting Lemon Cucumbers

Lemon Cucumber generally reaches maturity in approximately 65 days after sowing under favorable conditions.

Harvest when fruits are round, firm, and approximately 2.5-3 inches across, with pale yellow to golden-yellow coloring.

Fruits may be harvested smaller for tender texture. Pick regularly to encourage continued cucumber production.

Use clean garden scissors or pruners when harvesting to avoid damaging the vines.

Kitchen Uses

• Fresh Cucumber Slices
• Summer Salads
• Homemade Pickles
• Fresh Snacks
• Vegetable Platters
• Sandwiches and Wraps

Disease Resistance

Lemon Cucumber is listed as resistant to rust. Disease resistance does not mean complete immunity or eliminate the need for good gardening practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Lemon Cucumbers taste like lemons?

No. Their name describes their round shape and yellow color. They taste like mild, slightly sweet cucumbers.

How big do Lemon Cucumbers grow?

They are commonly harvested at approximately 2.5-3 inches across, although fruit size varies with growing conditions and ripeness.

How long does Lemon Cucumber take to mature?

The variety has a maturity guide of approximately 65 days after sowing under suitable conditions.

Can Lemon Cucumbers be pickled?

Yes. They can be enjoyed fresh or used in homemade pickling recipes.

Do Lemon Cucumber plants need a trellis?

A trellis is not required for ground-grown plants, but vertical support helps save space, improve airflow, and make harvesting easier.

Do Lemon Cucumbers require pollination?

Yes. Male and female flowers grow on the same plant, and pollen must be transferred between flowers, usually by insects or hand pollination.

Can I grow Lemon Cucumbers in containers?

Yes. Choose a large container with good drainage, sufficient root space, regular watering, and sturdy climbing support.