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Muncher Cucumber — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Muncher Cucumber
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-65days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 60°F, or start indoors 3-4 weeks earlier. Plant 1/2 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green
Size: 8-10 inches long
Shape: Straight, cylindrical slicing type
Flavour: Crisp, sweet, never bitter with tender skin

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, snacking, light pickling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, angular leaf spot
Resistance: Excellent resistance to scab, cucumber mosaic virus, and downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	August – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – July
11	January	February	February – March	April – June
12	January	February	February – March	April – June
13	January	February	February – March	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving cucumber flavor

RadishDeters cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for cucumber roots

MarigoldRepels cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with strong scent

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil for cucumber feeding, compatible root systems

LettuceProvides living mulch, shallow roots don't compete with cucumbers

SunflowerProvides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial pollinators

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong scents from sage, oregano can inhibit cucumber germination and growth

PotatoCompetes heavily for nutrients and water, may stunt cucumber growth

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit cucumber growth and development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Muncher Cucumber?

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