CrystalAppleCucumberHistory. Cucumbers are one of the juiciest, low calorie, health enhancing vegetables around. Actually, cucumbers aren't technically veggies at all but fruits and closely related to melons. Cucumber: Specialty. CrystalApple. These cucumbers produce large fruits which are traditionally cut into slices for use in salads and as a garnish. They are a fast growing crop under good growing conditions. (65 Days) CrystalApple is a unique and historiccucumber variety that was introduced by the Arthur Yates seed house of Australia and then by American seed companies starting in the 1930's. This is an extremely vigorous cultivar that produces crisp and tasty, apple shaped fruit! It was once dubbed “AppleCucumber,” due to its size and shape, whilst others called it “Crystal Lemon” for its pale yellow colour. The names were mushed together and the plant is now known as the CrystalAppleCucumber. (Creative stuff, eh?). CucumberCrystalApple. Be the first to rate this product. In stock.CrystalApple has over a hundred years of history behind it – flavour is key to its longevity in production. The little round fruits also have randomly spaced, short black bristles over their skins. CrystalAppleCucumbers-Freshly harvested crystalapplecucumber in a cane basket.History. Cucumbers, in general, are said to have their origins in India, but the ancient Greeks and Romans also knew about them. CrystalAppleCucumber - Fine Crystal for Your Garden. These small 3" oval fruits are about the size of a small apple with a creamy pale greenish-white color and mild, almost slightly sweet flavor with a crisp texture and no bitter aftertaste. Freshly harvested crystalapplecucumber in cane basket. Crystalapplecucumbers were first brought to the United States from Sydney, Australia by Arthur Yates and Company in 1930. With their thin skin and soft content, you can definitely enjoy them raw. The CrystalApplecucumber gets its name because when it's ready to harvest, it looks like a Granny Smith apple — same size, shape, and color. It has a sweet, juicy taste, just like apples, too. Inside, you'll find soft, creamy white flesh and a large core of big seeds. Each fruit is the size of a small apple, hence this commonly being known as the 'AppleCucumber' - but as its fruit is a pale yellow in colour when ready to eat it's actually called 'Crystal Lemon'. Cucumber, CrystalApple is a vigorous plant producing small white apple shaped fruit. Popular home garden variety, thin skinned and excellent eating. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. 6. CrystalAppleCucumber. A cucumber a day keeps the doctor away! The crystalapplecucumber is a delightful vegetable, producing pale, yellowish round fruits about the size of a small apple. Hungarian Cucumber "CrystalApple" is an exceptional variety known for its fresh taste and interesting apple-shaped form. This cucumber is not only a delight for the palate but also a real eye-catcher in the garden. It is perfect for fresh salads, as a snack, or for decorating dishes.
