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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Sensitive
About Lemon Cucumber Seeds
Cucumis sativus
3 ½" x 2 ½" non-bitter cucumbers with yellow skin and white flesh. 'Lemon' cucumber, originally a popular Australian variety, was introduced in the U.S. in 1894. It is great for both slicing and pickling. It has very little cucurbitacin, so it's non-bitter, burpless, and easy to digest.
Planting Cucumber
Days to Maturity
65 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 15 feet of trellised cucumbers. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat". |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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19 reviews
- Diane B.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars9/8/26Lemon Cucumbers
My first time growing these cute lemon cucumbers in zone 6B. The vines are prolific and due to the crazy weather this summer, we didn’t get that many bees to pollinate until late summer. Now we have lots of babies growing. The vines have stretched longer than previous types- growing on cattle fence, so you don’t need that many! They do also produce a lot of seeds for saving, which I will be dispersing to friends.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/26Hey Diane,
We're so happy to hear that your Lemon Cucumber Seeds have been such a success! They must look great on your cattle fence! We're so glad to hear that you're getting plenty of babies growing now and even saving seeds to share with friends. That's what being part of the growing community is all about! Thanks so much for growing with us. Keep on growing 🌻
- NicoleRated 5 out of 5 stars9/6/26Lemon cucumbers are the best
I have grown these for three years and each year is better. Cover until flowering to prevent mosaic tile disease from bug was key to a long and very successful season. My fellow community gardeners are now using covers early on and also started to grow these too
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/26Hey Nicole,
We're so happy to hear that your Lemon Cucumber Seeds just keep getting better year after year and the ripple effect it's having on your fellow gardeners! We love that you've found what works so well for you with those covers during the early season to prevent mosaic tile disease! This will be helpful information for other gardeners.
Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience with others. Keep on growing 🌻
- David B.IN, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars7/28/26Invasive Grower
These taste great and are cute in appearance, but they're too aggressive for me. I planted these alongside homemade pickles seeds. In one bed, I had two of these and three pickles. In another, smaller plot, I had one of each. In both areas, the lemon cucumbers took over, largely choking out the homemade pickles. They produced so many vines and flowers that most of the fruit didn't come to fruition. I don't want a cucumber plant I have to prune and babysit to keep it in line. I'll stick with the homemade pickles alone next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests7/31/26Hey David,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I really appreciate you letting us know about your experience with the lemon cucumber seeds. It sounds like they grew vigorously in your garden, and I understand that wasn't quite what you were looking for alongside your homemade pickles. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring you have a positive experience. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
- Priscilla B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/19/26Healthy sturdy young vines
Quick and reliable germination yielding healthy sturdy plants. I have baby lemon cucumbers already forming on my vines.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests5/19/26Hey Priscilla,
We love hearing about such quick and reliable germination with our Lemon Cucumber Seeds! It's so exciting that you already have baby lemon cucumbers forming on those healthy, sturdy vines - you're going to have some delicious and unique cucumbers to enjoy soon! Thanks for sharing your fantastic lemon cucumber growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- LISARated 5 out of 5 stars2/28/255 Stars
Great seeds sprouted within 5 days!!!