Cucumber 'Lemon'

On Jan 23, 2014, ErockRPh from Glocester, RI (Zone 6a) wrote:

These cukes are tasty, but they are a bit seedy to be eaten out of hand. They are great for stuffing with something like a cold quinoa or couscous salad and make for a very interesting presentation.

They grow quite well in my area, and they don't tend to sprawl to the same extent as other cuke varieties. Lemon cukes are about equally as susceptible to powdery mildew and spotted cucumber beetles as other varieties, in my experience.

On Aug 30, 2010, sketchkat06 from Lawndale, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

The fruit of this baby is so cute and odd. If you don't plan on peeling it you'll need to remove the little spikes on it, I used my thumbnail to scrape them off. The flavor is very nice, smooth and just a bit sweet. I harvested mine when it had just started turning yellow to keep the plants producing.

The first two plants I grew in a large strawberry pot in the top center opening, with chard in the lower pockets. I recommend giving it a dedicated container as these two plants only produced one short vine and just 3 fruits each before they called it quits. The roots definitely don't like sharing resources. I now have a plant in its own private container, a weird shaped one with about...1 cubic foot of soil I'd say and even though it's a small space it's doing much better than... read more the shared ones did. Already has 3 or 4 vines going and very vigorous, several flower buds developing :)

On Mar 5, 2010, Caedi25 from Kirkland, WA (Zone 8b) wrote:

We were browsing the veggie starts in a nursery last year and an enthusiastic gentleman edged over to suggest we try the Lemon Cucc. We did, they flourished, and we now have a new favorite cucc. So prolific that we eat them like apples during their growing season. This year we're starting from seed and have found the seedlings to be as healthy and exuberant as last year's store-bought baby plants. A keeper!

On Jul 5, 2009, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

My first time to plant and harvest this Cucumber and I don't think I will plant it again. I guess I waited to long to harvest as the cukes were bitter. I did get some that were smaller and they were somewhat bitter so I am gonna pass next season and stick with the ole tried and true Burpless.

It grew successfully I just don't like it. Wonderful vine and lots of cukes on the vine.

On Oct 14, 2008, CurtisJones from Longmont, CO wrote:

From your friends at Botanical Interests: These unique lemon yellow fruits are sweet and crisp with mild flavor that’s easy to digest. They look like lemons, but have white flesh and great cucumber taste. The 3.5” x 2.5” fruits are great for slicing and eating fresh or pickling. Lemon Cucumbers are hard to find in the grocery store, so this is a great one to try in your garden. The plants are somewhat drought tolerant, and the fruit stores well in the refrigerator.

On Aug 25, 2007, David_Paul from Clinton, CT (Zone 6b) wrote:

Lemon cukes started off slower than all my squash but once they grabbed they were prolific. Nice tasting. They love to climb so you can grow a lot in a small space. Photo I posted is of two plants in a 15 gallon grow bag--footprint was less about 2 feet square. Note the powdery mildew forming on the lower leaves. Because I did not take care of it, those plants were gone within two weeks of taking this picture (but I did have a harvest which lasted 6 weeks).

On Aug 16, 2005, LarryDavid from Salt Lake City, UT (Zone 5b) wrote:

One of my favorite cucumbers! We love the taste and prefer to eat them just like an apple. Great heirloom cucumber!

On Aug 5, 2004, Oregonics from Tygh Valley, OR (Zone 6a) wrote:

Nothing but good things to say about these Lemon cucumbers. As others have already mentioned, good producer, sweeter, crunchier and would make great pickles!
I'll definately be growing them again.

On Jul 25, 2004, rjseeney from Ft Mitchell, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Very productive, interesting cuke!!! Lots of cukes, produced over long period. Nice taste, sweeter and crisper than typical cukes. Would make great pickles.

On Jan 16, 2004, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

An heirloom variety dating back to the late 1800s, it produces tennis-ball size (and shape) green to yellow fruit. Can be harvested before fully ripening (and for the crispest flesh, it's recommended to pick them when they're still fairly small and just starting to turn yellow.) Pretty in salads, especially when matched with darker green-skinned varieties.