{"product_id":"kings-seeds-cucumber-crystal-lemon","title":"Kings Seeds Cucumber Crystal Lemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystal Lemon cucumbers may seem like an unusual variety. They are quite distinct round, pale lemon coloured fruits. Very vigorous and prolific. Considered more digestible by some connoisseurs as they have a mild, sweet taste. Best sown on an outdoor plot in full sun.\u003cbr\u003eAs well as being lemon coloured, they also grow to a similar size of lemons, rather than the traditional, long cucumber shape. They will be ready to harvest in approximately 8-11 weeks from sowing.\u003cbr\u003eHalf hardy annual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to Sow Crystal Lemon Cucumber Seeds\u003cbr\u003eApril to May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere to Sow\u003cbr\u003eSow seed on edge to prevent rotting. Sow into individual 9cm (3.5 inch pots) at 2cm (1\/2\") deep. Keep under glass at a constant day and night temperature of 21°C. Germinate takes between 7-21 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to do next\u003cbr\u003eAs soon as the crystal lemon seedlings have formed 3 true leaves, transplant into 15cm (6\") pots. When the plants are about 10cm (4\") tall, plant out outdoors once hardened off and all risk of frost has past. Grow up against netting or allow to trail along the ground. Can also be cropped underglass, planted into large pots or growbags . Provide some form of support and tie in stems as required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003cbr\u003eAugust to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandy Tip\u003cbr\u003eFruits can produce small black spines on the outside skin so are best peeled before eating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutritional Values\u003cbr\u003eHigh water content, low in calories, high in potassium. Skin is rich in carotenoid antioxidant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48684611109106,"sku":"2537510","price":2.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate_4_8a7da557-741e-41fd-9b0c-891bad946466.jpg?v=1769165231","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-cucumber-crystal-lemon","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}