Cucumber 'Crystal Apple'
Cucumis sativus
S1042
We have managed to track down an original strain of this iconic Australian heirloom! Our cucumber has white skin, delicious citrusy flesh and is the size of a small apple, just like the ones described in the best Australian seed catalogues during the 1930s.
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Product information
An old Australian favourite, ‘Crystal Apple’ is a prolific heirloom cucumber producing small, round, pale green fruit with crisp, mild flesh and no bitterness. Ideal for cooler climates and resistant to powdery mildew, it’s perfect for fresh eating or slicing into salads. Easy to grow and highly productive, this charming variety adds heritage flavour and interest to any vegie patch. Best picked young for peak crunch and sweetness.
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Product Information
An old Australian favourite, ‘Crystal Apple’ is a prolific heirloom cucumber producing small, round, pale green fruit with crisp, mild flesh and no bitterness. Ideal for cooler climates and resistant to powdery mildew, it’s perfect for fresh eating or slicing into salads. Easy to grow and highly productive, this charming variety adds heritage flavour and interest to any vegie patch. Best picked young for peak crunch and sweetness.
How to grow
Cucumbers need a rich soil that does not dry out, and has a pH of above 6.5. Seeds sprout readily at soil temperatures of 20 degrees. Cucumbers thrive when grown up a trellis or teepee. Choose a well ventilated, sunny spot for your cucumbers, as they are prone to moulds and mildew in humid, still weather. Pick your cucumbers regularly as soon as they are an edible size to encourage new flowers and fruit.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
30
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
70cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Oct-Dec
Warm:
Sep-Nov
Hot:
Jan-Feb,Jul-Dec
Sub-tropical:
Jan-Mar,Aug-Dec
Tropical:
Apr-Sep
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Tender Annual
Height:
30cm
Width:
70cm
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