{"product_id":"lemon-cucumber","title":"Lemon Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e is a warm-season cucumber variety producing small, round, yellow fruits. Despite its name, it is a cucumber rather than a lemon. In the Gulf, it performs best during the cooler growing periods, avoiding extreme summer heat.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Growing Season\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest sowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–November and February–March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest outdoor growing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal growing temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e21–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sowing during peak summer, particularly when temperatures regularly exceed \u003cstrong\u003e35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Seed Sowing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny location with \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds directly into the ground or into individual pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong\u003e45–60 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave \u003cstrong\u003e90–120 cm between rows\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently immediately after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds usually germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil warm and moist, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of sunlight after seedlings emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, around \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loose, organic-rich, and well-draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development. Do not allow the soil to become completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer every \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e A trellis is recommended to keep vines off the ground, improve airflow, and make harvesting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and protect the roots from Gulf heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🍋 Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest fruits when they are \u003cstrong\u003esmall to medium-sized, round, firm, and yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the best eating quality, pick regularly before fruits become over-mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent harvesting encourages the plant to continue producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver-mature fruits may develop tougher skin and larger seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌡 Gulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow mainly during the \u003cstrong\u003ecooler autumn, winter, and spring periods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003eafternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e when temperatures become unusually high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003edrip irrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e for efficient and consistent watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater early in the morning to reduce evaporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young vines from hot, dry winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure excellent drainage to prevent root diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317733667034,"sku":null,"price":1.2,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/CU399-2_600x_1efd313a-c9df-4b56-b524-23d52d7f419e.webp?v=1786287173","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/lemon-cucumber","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}