An old favourite bearing round, pale cream-skinned fruit with crisp, mild, refreshing flesh. A heavy-cropping climber, lovely sliced fresh in summer salads.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.8 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Cucumber 'Apple'
Botanically, Cucumis sativus 'Apple' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Cucumber 'Apple'
Cucumber 'Apple' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Cucumber 'Apple' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Cucumber 'Apple' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Cucumber 'Apple' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Cucumber 'Apple' in the garden
Cucumber 'Apple' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Cucumber 'Apple' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Cucumber 'Apple'
Plant Sale lists Cucumber 'Apple' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Cucumber 'Apple' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
