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, and despite its name being lemon cucumber, it does not have a lemon flavor. Instead, its name comes from its fruits, which resemble lemons in shape and size. This type is considered one of the most abundant cucumber varieties in production, used in salads and pickles. • Lemon cucumber flower: Its flowers are small, yellow in color. • 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 a few edible hairs that can also be easily removed. The inside of the fruit is yellowish-green, containing seeds. It is preferable to harvest the fruit early to enjoy its slightly lighter taste compared to regular cucumber. • Growing season for lemon cucumber: It is cultivated in two seasons, the first in February and March, and the second in August and September. • Suitable climate and soil for growing lemon cucumber: It prefers warm climates and needs sunlight. It is grown in various well-drained, ventilated soils that are well-fertilized. It is sensitive to frost and drought and should be watered regularly. • How to cultivate lemon cucumber plant: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic compost at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Benefits and uses: It is used fresh in salads and also in pickles, with many health benefits. • Native habitat of lemon cucumber: India.