{"product_id":"ogorek-cytrynowy-lemon-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Lemon cucumber BIO - Cucumis sativus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eA cucumber that looks like a lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon is a very old cucumber variety with round, yellow fruits resembling large lemons. It is relatively early and productive. The vines grow to 150–200 cm, so it is best to grow the plant on supports—in a greenhouse, polytunnel or a warm spot in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e climbing, vines 150–200 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e round, yellow, lemon-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e late April – May, at 22–25°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing \/ transplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after the last frost, from late May\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e June (under cover) – September, every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, warm, fertile and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon stands out above all for its appearance—its spherical, yellow fruits look nothing like a classic cucumber and always attract attention in the garden and on the table. This variety has a long cultivation history and is prized by collectors and gardeners looking for something unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is best when the skin is a light lemon-yellow shade—the flesh is then juicy and delicate. Fruits left on the plant for too long turn a darker, orange-tinged color and become firm. The plant bears fruit over an extended period if harvested regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing in pots (late April – May):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 1–2 seeds per pot, about 1–2 cm deep. Cucumbers need a high temperature of 22–25°C to germinate—seeds germinate poorly in cold soil. Seedlings emerge after 5–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the risk of frost has passed, from late May, seeds can be sown directly in their permanent position, in warm soil heated by the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eTransplanting (mid- to late May):\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant seedlings about 15 cm tall into a greenhouse or polytunnel from mid-May, and outdoors after the last frost. Space plants about 100 × 60 cm apart. It is a good idea to add a handful of compost to each planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and generously throughout the summer, without wetting the leaves. Mulching keeps the soil moist and cooler. Train the vines up netting or string—this saves space, improves airflow and keeps the fruits from touching damp soil. Good airflow and crop rotation help reduce the risk of powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest the fruits every 3–4 days when they are light yellow and about the size of a small lemon. Lemon cucumber tastes best \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e—sliced as a snack or \u003cstrong\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can also be \u003cstrong\u003efermented\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epickled\u003c\/strong\u003e whole, and is a vegetable that encourages children to try new things in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’s tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCucumbers grow well alongside dill, corn, legumes and onions. Nasturtiums planted nearby attract aphids, drawing them away from the cucumbers. Avoid planting them near potatoes and other cucurbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds come from \u003cstrong\u003eSemailles\u003c\/strong\u003e—a small-scale Belgian producer of organic seeds based in the province of Namur in Wallonia. Semailles offers only non-hybrid varieties (no F1), including many heirloom and collector’s varieties. Some seeds are propagated in its own fields, while others are produced in partnership with organic growers in Belgium and France. All batches are certified organic (inspection BE-BIO-01).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eLemon\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003elight yellow\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eclimbing\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e150–200 cm (vine length)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny and warm; growing under cover is recommended\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003elate April – May (in pots), outdoors after the last frost\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eTransplanting time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003efrom mid-May (under cover), after the last frost (outdoors)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; 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