10 Crystal Apple Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis Sativus) RARE | Non-GMO Heirloom Vegetable 90% Germination Rate Grow Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Easier on the stomach than most cucumbers, lighter in flavor. Save the seeds from these heirloom cucumbers as they are rare and almost extinct. The pale colored, oval apple-shaped fruits of the Cucumis Sativus are a refreshingly light flavor and grow plentiful. The skin is so thin that you don't have to peel these cucumbers. No prep work involved! They grow in almost every zone and are very disease resistant. Water them frequently and you will be sure to reap the benefits of your efforts. Germination instructions: Sow seeds 1 inch deep into the soil surface. Keep seeds and soil moist during the germination phase. Germination time takes up to 13 days. Once germinated, if not already in their permanent spot, quickly transfer them to their final spot as, cucumber vine roots are tender and will easily rip apart during a transplant. Likewise, take care not to put a trellis into a cucumber pot late in the game either because the trellis stakes can rip the tender roots and thus kill the plants as well. Ensuring the soil is well tilled and loose will make for a rewarding upper-body growth.