

🌱 Cucumber Crystal Lemon Round (Organic) 10 Seeds
Seed Information
- Plant Type Vegetable / Fruit
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Moderate
- Germination Time 7-14 Days
- Harvest Time 60-75Days
- Best Season To Grow Late Spring to Summer
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium To High
- Height Of Maturity Vine spread 1.5–2 metres (may need support)
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No
‘Crystal Lemon’ is a rare heirloom cucumber variety known for its small, lemon-shaped fruits and delicate, almost citrusy flavour. Don’t be fooled by the name—these cucumbers are sweet, mild, and not sour. Their unique round shape and pale yellow skin make them a standout crop in any organic garden.
This variety is ideal for growing in containers, raised beds, or greenhouses. It’s highly productive, heat-tolerant, and great for fresh eating, slicing, or pickling. Grown from certified organic seed, it’s perfect for gardeners seeking something a little different but just as easy to grow.
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Type: Heirloom / outdoor cucumber
Seeds (10 Seeds)
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Fruit Shape: Small, round, lemon-like
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Flavour: Mild, crisp, slightly sweet
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Sowing Time: April–May indoors
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Plant Out: May–June after frost
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Harvest Time: July–September
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Spacing: 45–60 cm apart
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Grows Well In: Greenhouses, containers, or sunny beds
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Certified Organic Seeds
Fun, flavoursome, and full of charm, ‘Crystal Lemon’ brings a burst of sunshine to your organic garden and your salad bowl.
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
A Unique Round Cucumber with Mild, Crisp Flavour
‘Crystal Lemon’ produces pale yellow, round cucumbers about the size of a lemon. These organic seeds grow into vigorous vines ideal for greenhouses, polytunnels, or warm garden beds — a beautiful heirloom variety that’s both eye-catching and refreshing.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Cucumber ‘Crystal Lemon’ seeds
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Seed trays or 9cm pots
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Peat-free compost
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Greenhouse or sheltered sunny garden space
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Large pots or garden beds, watering can, and support (trellis or cage)
Organic Cucumber ‘Crystal Lemon’ seeds
Seed trays or 9cm pots
Peat-free compost
Greenhouse or sheltered sunny garden space
Large pots or garden beds, watering can, and support (trellis or cage)
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Sowing (Best Apr–May Indoors)
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Sow seeds on edge (to reduce rot) 1.5–2cm deep in moist compost.
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Keep at 20–25°C (on a warm windowsill or in a propagator).
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Water gently and cover lightly.
Sow seeds on edge (to reduce rot) 1.5–2cm deep in moist compost.
Keep at 20–25°C (on a warm windowsill or in a propagator).
Water gently and cover lightly.
2. Germination
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Germinates in 5–10 days.
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Transplant to larger pots when plants have 2–3 true leaves.
Germinates in 5–10 days.
Transplant to larger pots when plants have 2–3 true leaves.
3. Transplanting
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Harden off and move outdoors after all risk of frost has passed.
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Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, well-drained soil.
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Space plants 45–60cm apart or grow in large pots with support.
Harden off and move outdoors after all risk of frost has passed.
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, well-drained soil.
Space plants 45–60cm apart or grow in large pots with support.
4. Growing On
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Water consistently and avoid splashing leaves.
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Provide a trellis or netting to support climbing growth.
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Pinch out the growing tip when 6–8 leaves form to encourage side shoots and better yield.
Water consistently and avoid splashing leaves.
Provide a trellis or netting to support climbing growth.
Pinch out the growing tip when 6–8 leaves form to encourage side shoots and better yield.
5. Feeding
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Feed fortnightly with organic liquid feed once flowering begins.
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Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Feed fortnightly with organic liquid feed once flowering begins.
Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
6. Harvesting
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Pick fruits when they’re lemon-sized and pale yellow.
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Regular harvesting encourages more fruit.
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Best enjoyed fresh, in salads or pickled.
Pick fruits when they’re lemon-sized and pale yellow.
Regular harvesting encourages more fruit.
Best enjoyed fresh, in salads or pickled.
From seed to salad — ‘Crystal Lemon’ cucumbers offer a crisp, quirky twist on a summer favourite.