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Muncher Cucumber
CucumberCucumis sativus 'Muncher'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An award-winning All-America Selections winner that lives up to its name as the perfect snacking cucumber. This reliable variety produces crisp, never-bitter fruits with tender skin that doesn't need peeling, making it ideal for fresh eating straight from the garden. Muncher offers excellent disease resistance and consistent production throughout the season.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 60°F, or start indoors 3-4 weeks earlier. Plant 1/2 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, angular leaf spot.