Lemon Cucumbers
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Description/Taste
The Lemon cucumber is a spherical, round to oval-shaped broad fruit that grows two to three inches in length. The small to medium sized fruit often has a protrusion at the blossom end, somewhat like a navel orange. Changing color as it matures, its early, light green to lemon-yellow color turns a golden yellow as it ripens. The mild, pleasant taste is complemented by a cool, crisp texture. Resembling a lemon in appearance, the flavor is more delicately sweet and less acidic than the common green cucumber. Similar to a kiwi, Lemon cucumber skin has tiny bristles that are edible but may be easily removed.
Seasons/Availability
Lemon cucumbers are available during summer months.
Current Facts
Lemon cucumbers are botanically classified as Cucumis sativus and are commonly known by other names such as apple cucumbers or Dosakai. Cucumber varieties may be classified as slicing, pickling, gherkins or burpless denoting different culinary strengths or flavor characteristics. Lemon cucumbers are great for slicing, pickling, and are burpless, meaning they lack bitter flavor components.