Introduce a unique, crisp variety to your vegetable garden with Kew VegeTable Cucumber Crystal Apple. This delightful cucumber variety is known for its round, apple-like shape and its smooth, pale-green skin. Offering a refreshing and sweet flavour, Crystal Apple cucumbers are perfect for snacking, salads, or adding to refreshing summer dishes. Their mild, non-bitter taste makes them a favourite for those who appreciate a more delicate cucumber experience.

Sowing Instructions:
Sow Cucumber Crystal Apple seeds indoors in pots 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, using a well-draining seed compost. Once seedlings are established and the risk of frost has passed, harden them off before transplanting outdoors into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Space the plants 30 cm apart, as they require ample space to grow. Cucumbers thrive in warm conditions, so ensure the soil temperature remains consistently warm, ideally between 18-24°C. Water regularly, especially during the fruiting stage, but avoid waterlogging, as cucumbers prefer soil that is moist but well-drained.

This vigorous climbing plant can be grown with support such as a trellis, allowing for cleaner fruit and easier harvesting. The Crystal Apple cucumber’s unique round shape makes it stand out in the garden, and its crisp texture and mild sweetness make it perfect for fresh eating. With a high yield and a quick harvest time of around 60-70 days, Kew VegeTable Cucumber Crystal Apple is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking an unusual yet delicious addition to their vegetable patch. Enjoy the crisp, cool taste of these refreshing cucumbers all season long.