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- Days to maturity
- About 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Muncher is a burpless cucumber that does double duty for pickles and fresh eating. The nearly spineless fruit grows 6 to 8 inches long and up to a plump 3 inches wide, with thin, tender skin that needs no peeling and a mild, non-bitter flavor at every stage. For pickles, take it at 4 to 6 inches; for slicing let it fill out. Strong vines yield abundantly, and it suits greenhouse growing: without insects the vines set seedless fruit that stays tender longer. Sow directly once the soil is warm, or start indoors a few weeks early, trellis for straight fruit, keep water even, and pick often. Seed sellers list it at around 60 days.
muncher traits
- Burpless, non-bitter type edible at any stage
- Nearly spineless fruit 6 to 8 inches long and up to 3 inches wide
- Thin, tender skin that needs no peeling
- Strong, vigorous vines with abundant yields
- Sets seedless fruit in a greenhouse without pollinators
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Pickling at 4 to 6 inches
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| muncher this page | About 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
muncher FAQ
What kind of cucumber is muncher?
Muncher is a burpless cucumber that does double duty for pickles and fresh eating. The nearly spineless fruit grows 6 to 8 inches long and up to a plump 3 inches wide, with thin, tender skin that needs no peeling and a mild, non-bitter flavor at every stage.
How many days to maturity is muncher?
muncher is listed at About 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does muncher compare with other cucumber varieties?
muncher: About 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is muncher good for?
muncher is grown for fresh eating, pickling at 4 to 6 inches, greenhouse growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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