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Crystal Apple Cucumber
CucumberCucumis sativus 'Crystal Apple'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–7.5
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.