Variety field guide
What to expect from Muncher Slicing cucumber Seeds
Muncher Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, About 6.5 in long, on vining/climbing plants.
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Muncher Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, About 6.5 in long, on vining/climbing plants. Grow it for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest; Enjoy smooth, crisp, and refreshing cucumbers straight from the garden with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Muncher Burpless, a tender, mild-flavored variety perfect for fresh eating. Muncher Burpless Cucumber Seeds produce tender, nearly seedless cucumber with smooth skin and mild, refreshing taste perfect for fresh eating.
About Muncher
Muncher is an annual slicing cucumber with green color, 49–60 in mature height or spread, and a vining/climbing habit. Harvest form or size: About 6.5 in long. Botanically it is Cucumis sativus L. Maturity or first bloom: 50-59 Days; germination: 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F. Best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Enjoy smooth, crisp, and refreshing cucumbers straight from the garden with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Muncher Burpless, a tender, mild-flavored variety perfect for fresh eating.
History and provenance
The North Carolina State University archive distinguishes Muncher from Muncher M.R. This product is therefore described only with the traits documented for Muncher. The exact identity of the seed lot remains tied to its supplier and lot records, so no additional lineage is assigned beyond the cited record. Growers saving seed should keep the original packet, source, year, and selection notes with the lot. Enjoy smooth, crisp, and refreshing cucumbers straight from the garden with Cucumber Seeds – Vining – Muncher Burpless, a tender, mild-flavored variety well suited for fresh eating. Known for its sweet, low-acid taste and thin, tender skin, Muncher Burpless delivers delicious, easy-to-digest cucumbers that live up to their name. Their notable flavor and nearly seedless texture make them ideal for slicing, salads, and snacking, while their attractive, uniform appearance appeals to both home gardeners and market growers alike. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus and tolerant of powdery mildew, Muncher Burpless maintains healthy vines and steady yields even in warm, humid climates.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Cucumis sativus L. |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 50-59 Days |
| Germination | 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F |
| Seed depth | 1/2 in |
| Plant height / spread | 49–60 in |
| Growth habit | Vining/Climbing |
| Spacing | 12 in between plants; 36 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | Trellis |
Starting Muncher from seed
How to grow Muncher Slicing cucumber
Botanical identity: Cucumis sativus L. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1/2 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 75–90 °F. Expected emergence: 7-10 Days. No stratification; direct sow into warm soil or start briefly in biodegradable cells and transplant young
Plant during Late Spring. Space plants 12 in apart with 36 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: Trellis.
Garden performance and care
Harvest Muncher frequently at the intended eating stage so oversized fruit does not slow production. Keep vines off wet soil where possible, water at the root zone, and watch early for cucumber beetles and wilt symptoms. Expected emergence is 7-10 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 50-59 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Muncher is best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Harvest form or size: About 6.5 in long. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. Enjoy smooth, crisp, and refreshing cucumbers straight from the garden with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Muncher Burpless, a tender, mild-flavored variety perfect for fresh eating.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Muncher Select several healthy, true-to-type plants so the saved lot represents the variety rather than one unusually early or large individual. Cucumis sativus L. varieties can cross with other cucumbers of the same species through insect-carried pollen. Isolate by distance, flowering control, bagging, or hand pollination and maintain enough plants to represent the variety. Mark seed fruit early, then allow it to grow far past eating stage until large and pale, yellow, or golden. Hold mature fruit briefly if sound, scoop seed and pulp, ferment about 24–48 hours, wash away pulp and light seed, and dry the heavy seed thoroughly in a thin layer. Label the lot with isolation and selection records and test germination before distribution.
Common problems
Watch Muncher for cucumber beetles, squash bugs where applicable, aphids, powdery or downy mildew, bacterial wilt, crown rot, poor pollination, and fruit damage on wet soil. Rotate cucurbit crops, provide airflow, water at the root zone, protect young plants before flowering, and remove covers when blossoms need pollinators. Do not work wet vines.
Frequently asked questions
When is Muncher ready?
50-59 Days from warm direct sowing or equivalent established transplant
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-10 Days near 75–90 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 49–60 in with a vining/climbing habit. Support: Trellis.
Can it grow in a container?
Possible in a large container only with a sturdy trellis, frequent watering, and enough root volume.
How is it used?
Primary uses: fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Enjoy smooth, crisp, and refreshing cucumbers straight from the garden with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Muncher Burpless, a tender, mild-flavored variety perfect for fresh eating.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
Minimum Seed Count:50 seeds
