Description
Muncher Cucumber is a versatile and prolific variety known for its smooth, thin skin and crisp, refreshing flavor. This burpless cucumber grows to about 6-8 inches long and is nearly seedless, making it perfect for fresh eating, slicing, and pickling. The mild flavor and tender texture make it a favorite for snacking straight from the garden or adding to salads and sandwiches.
Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Muncher Cucumbers mature in just 60 days, offering a quick and reliable harvest. The plants are vigorous and highly productive, producing fruit continuously throughout the season. Muncher Cucumbers are adaptable to garden beds, containers, or trellises, making them an excellent choice for gardens of any size. This variety is resistant to common diseases, ensuring healthy growth and abundant yields. Regular harvesting encourages even more fruit production, providing a steady supply for your kitchen.
Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, Muncher Cucumber’s combination of flavor, ease of cultivation, and versatility makes it an essential addition to your vegetable garden. Enjoy the perfect blend of taste and texture with this reliable and rewarding cucumber variety.
Cucumber - Muncher - Cucumis sativus
Tender Annual Smooth, medium green 9" long fruits. Strong vigorous vines produce an abundant supply of tender, burpless cucumbers. Muncher is aptly named because these non-bitter cucumbers can be eaten like an apple straight from the garden! They are also well suited to pickling if they are picked at 4"-6" long.
Did You Know? Muncher is Cucumber Mosaic Virus resistant.
Soil & Water: Plant cucumbers in hills or mounds with plenty of added organic matter. Sow 6-7 seeds in a hill, thinning to the 3 best vines.
Planting & Growing: In cool regions, start seeds indoors 10-14 days before the last frost, or sow seeds directly when the soil is at least 70°F. Plant seeds 18" apart if trellised or 36" apart if left to sprawl.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest while small to medium-sized for best flavor. Keep harvesting fruit, even if misshapen, to keep vines productive.
Soil Temperature: 70-95°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 3-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 1'-4'
Days To Maturity: 59-65 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 18"-48"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 | Per 1/4 lb bulk: 4,230 Seeds
Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Time Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
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