Lemon Cucumber History

(aka Garden Lemon) First listed in America by Samuel Wilson of Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania in the 1890’s. Lemon cucumbers are a real treat, they are much easier to digest than normal cucumbers. They have a loyal following at markets where they are known to be refreshingly delicious.

Growing Lemon Cucumber

Cucumbers need a lot of sunlight to produce a bumper crop. Cucumbers rely heavily on photosynthesis to build strong, sturdy and productive vines. A process that is centered around the sun entirely. Whether planted in the ground or in containers, cucumbers need rich, fertile soil to grow strong and thrive. In addition, that soil needs to be light and airy to allow for good drainage. When planting, add in 6 to 8 cups (a few shovels) of compost to each planting hole. But even more, it also loosens the soil to create excellent drainage.

When planting directly in the soil, plant your crop in slightly tapered hills. The added growth and strength of a transplant gives the plant a better chance to avoid and fight dreaded cucumber beetle attacks.Cucumber plants are highly susceptible to rot. But a bit of “raised planting” helps keep the main plant stem out of sitting water during heavy rains or watering. Cucumbers, much like tomatoes and peppers, can easily develop soil borne disease when planted in the same space year after year.

Preserving And Storing Cucumbers

These pickles are tangy and refreshing, nice and crisp, and offer garden-fresh flavor. They remind me of Claussen or Grillo’s pickles—but they’re even better. In short, I’m in love with this refrigerator pickle recipe and I think you will be, too.

What Is A Lemon Cucumber?

Although this round, yellow veggie is often grown as a novelty, it is appreciated for its mild, sweet flavor and cool, crispy texture. (lemon cucumbers don’t taste like citrus) As an added benefit, lemon cucumber plants continue to produce later in the season than most other varieties. Read on to learn how to grow a lemon cucumber in your garden

Lemon Cucumber Recipes

Lemon cucumbers are a fun and refreshing addition to your garden and Summer kitchen recipes. Like little balls of sunshine, these round, striped vegetables are, oddly enough, cucumbers.

Cucumber Nutrition

Cucumbers are low in calories but high in water and several important vitamins and minerals. Eating cucumbers with the peel provides the maximum amount of nutrients. They contain antioxidants, including flavonoids and tannins, which prevent the accumulation of harmful free radicals and may reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Other Cucumber Varieties Worth Checking Out

 Straight Eight

 Double Yield