Lemon cucumber seeds

Common name: Lemon cucumber Scientific name: Cucumis sativus Lemon cucumber is a plant from the gourd family that reaches a length of about one meter. This type of cucumber was known at the end of the 19th century. Despite its name, lemon cucumber does not have a lemon flavor, but its name comes from its fruits, which resemble lemons in shape and size. This type is considered one of the most prolific cucumber varieties, used in salads and pickles. • Lemon cucumber flower: small yellow flowers. • Lemon cucumber fruit and seeds: Its fruits are oval-shaped, up to 7 cm long, with a thin yellow skin that is slightly thicker than regular cucumber skin. It is covered with some edible hairs that can also be easily removed. The inside of the fruit is yellowish-green, with seeds inside. It is preferred to harvest the fruit early to enjoy its slightly lighter taste compared to regular cucumber. • Growing season for lemon cucumber: planted in two seasons, the first in February and March, and the second in August and September. • Suitable climate and soil for growing lemon cucumber: prefers warm climates and needs sunlight. It is cultivated in various well-drained, well-ventilated soils that are well fertilized. It is sensitive to frost and drought, and should be watered regularly. • How to cultivate lemon cucumber: propagated by seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. • Benefits and uses: eaten fresh in salads, used in pickles, and has many health benefits. • Native country of lemon cucumber: India.