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Crystal Apple Cucumber

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Crystal Apple Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus 'Crystal Apple'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A unique heirloom variety that produces round, apple-shaped white fruits with crisp, refreshing flesh and a distinctive appearance. This Australian heritage variety offers exceptional heat tolerance and continues producing when other cucumbers fail. Crystal Apple's unusual appearance and excellent flavor make it a conversation starter that's surprisingly versatile in the kitchen.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F and all danger of frost has passed.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.