Muncher
muncher-cucumber Muncher "Cucumis sativas
HOW TO GROW CUCUMBER
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-90˚F
Days to Germ. 4-12
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 5-6’
Days To Maturity 60–65
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-90˚F
Days to Germ. 4-12
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 5-6’
Days To Maturity 60–65
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Muncher Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 1,013 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 4,050 seeds
- 30 Seeds$3.50
Dual purpose cucumber for both eating fresh and pickling. This tender variety is excellent for fresh eating right out of the garden. Muncher is nearly spineless. Fruits are 6-8" long and 3" wide, with strong vigorous vines. Non-bitter, burpless variety, can be eaten at any stage of growth. If using for pickles, pick...
Dual purpose cucumber for both eating fresh and pickling. This tender variety is excellent for fresh eating right out of the garden. Muncher is nearly spineless. Fruits are 6-8" long and 3" wide, with strong vigorous vines. Non-bitter, burpless variety, can be eaten at any stage of growth. If using for pickles, pick when the fruits are 4-6" long. Tags: Color: Green, Size: Large, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Specialty: Slicer, Season: Summer." cucumber Color: Green, Size: Large, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Specialty: Slicer, Season: Summer
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