A smooth, thin-skinned cucumber with crisp, sweet, almost seedless flesh eaten without peeling. A climbing vine that crops heavily on a trellis in warm weather.
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 'Lebanese'
Cucumis sativus 'Lebanese' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Cucumber 'Lebanese'
Cucumber 'Lebanese' 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 'Lebanese' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Cucumber 'Lebanese' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Cucumber 'Lebanese' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Cucumber 'Lebanese' in the garden
Cucumber 'Lebanese' 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Cucumber 'Lebanese'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Cucumber 'Lebanese'
Plant Sale lists Cucumber 'Lebanese' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Cucumber 'Lebanese' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
