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Cucumber Mini Munch - Cucumis sativus

Cucumis sativus Mini Munch
Cucumber

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Half-sized variety, hardy and very productive if harvested regularly. Its crunchy and tasty fruits can be picked at 7cm (3in), making them perfect snacks. Longer ones can be used in salads. This cucumber is sown under shelter, from February to May, for a harvest from June to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period February to May
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Flowering time May to August
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Description

The Mini Munch cucumber is a half-sized, semi-hardy and highly productive variety if harvested regularly. Its crunchy and tasty fruits can be picked at 7cm (3in), making them perfect snacks. When they grow longer, they can be used in salads. This cucumber is sown under cover, from February to May, for a harvest from June to September.

Cucumbers prefer light, loose, moist and humus-rich soils. They thrive in sunny locations with temperatures between 18 and 22 °C. They are water-hungry vegetables that will need regular watering. Cucumber, along with tomato, is one of the star vegetables of summer: refreshing, low in calories, it can be enjoyed in a mixed salad or on its own, with, for example, a yogurt, lemon and dill sauce.
There are two main types of cucumbers: the "forced" varieties which are intended for greenhouse cultivation and those that are suitable for outdoor cultivation. They can be smooth or spiny, long or semi-long. In addition to these classic varieties, there are also more "exotic" cucumbers such as the Kenyan Cucumber or the Snake Cucumber, which are generally more heat-demanding.

Harvest: Cucumbers should be harvested when they have reached their final size, before their colour turns yellow. Be careful: overripe fruits become bitter. Remember to harvest regularly to encourage the formation of new fruits.

Storage: Cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. To enjoy your harvest for longer, you can also preserve them in jars through lacto-fermentation or in vinegar.

Gardener's tip: Like all cucurbits, cucumbers can be susceptible to powdery mildew: a white fuzz appears on the foliage. It is advisable to remove heavily affected leaves and spray with sulfur every 2 weeks. As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if growing under cover. Spraying with a horsetail extract can also strengthen foliage resistance. A spray of nettle extract effectively combats aphid attacks. Plant your lettuce and beans alongside your cucumbers, as they appreciate each other's company.

 

Harvest

Harvest time June to September
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Very productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Cucumis

Species

sativus

Cultivar

Mini Munch

Family

Curcubitaceae

Other common names

Cucumber

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference23321

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Planting and care

Cucumber sowing:

Cucumber germination occurs at a temperature between 16 °C and 35 °C. Germination usually takes 8 to 10 days at these temperatures. Sowing is done from March to June in a pot or directly in the ground:
In a pot, one month before the planned planting date, place 2 or 3 seeds in a special sowing compost and water with a very fine mist. When the two true leaves appear, keep the strongest plant. Keep the young plant at a mild temperature, ensuring that the substrate remains moist but not waterlogged.
In the ground, sowing is done later, when the soil is well warmed up: sow in groups of 2 or 3 seeds and proceed as for sowing in a bucket. When planting or sowing directly, maintain a distance of 1 metre (3 feet) between each row and 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) between each plant.

 

Cucumber cultivation:

Cucumber is a fairly demanding vegetable that requires rich soil. It is advisable, preferably in autumn, to add mature compost (about 3 kg per m²) by incorporating it to a depth of 5cm (2in), after having, as for any vegetable cultivation, thoroughly loosened the soil. It prefers neutral soils (pH 7) but will also thrive in slightly acidic or alkaline soil (pH between 5.5 and 7.5).

Cucumber can be grown flat, but to save space and promote production, don't hesitate to exploit its climbing nature by training it: on a frame covered with mesh, inclined at 45%, it will provide beneficial shade for lettuces or even in a teepee to add a touch of whimsy to the vegetable garden.
When the plants are vertically trained, cultivation is done on a single stem, which is pinched at a height of 2.5m maximum. When grown flat, pinch above the second leaf to obtain two stems, which will be pinched above the 4th leaf. The final pruning involves cutting above a leaf for each formed fruit.

Cucumber pairs well with corn, salads, and beans, but avoid planting it near tomatoes and potatoes.

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to May
Sowing method Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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