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Quick Snack Cucumber Seeds

Quick Snack Cucumber Seeds

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"Quick Snack" cucumbers were meant to grow in 6"-8" pots, indoors, on sunny windowsill, counter tops, or balconies. Because they are parthenocarpic, they do not need pollinators to produce fruit. These cucumbers taste best when picked 1.5"-2.5" long and have dark green, smooth skin. Look inside the packet for full growing instructions.
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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 38-45 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Native: Southern Asia

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: 6-8 hours of direct sunlight in a sunny windowsill or on a counter top or balcony

Plant Dimensions: 20"-24" wide, 15"-20" tall

Variety Info: Quick Snack' is a parthenocarpic cucumber meaning that it will set fruit without a pollinator. If grown indoors, fruit will be seedless. If grown outdoors next to other cucumbers with male flowers, seeds are likely to develop. Fruits are best when picked 1.5"-2.5" long and 1" wide.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: NOT RECOMMENDED. This variety is best grown indoors in 6"-8" pots. However, it can be planted outside and will still yield fruits. If sown outside, 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°-90°F.

When to Start Inside: Sow directly into 6"-8" pots anytime from early spring to early autumn.

Days to Emerge: 5-10 days

Seed Depth: 1/2"

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds per one 6"-8" pot

Row Spacing: Not applicable

Thinning: When 3 leaves thin to 1 plant per pot

Growing Info

Harvesting: Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile.

Special Care: When grown indoors, sow a group of 2 seeds per one 6"-8" pot. When seedlings have 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per pot. Plants will require a small trellis in the pot to keep the plants climbing upright. When the plant reaches the top of the trellis, pinch the vine and allow the plant to spread width wise. Pinching will help the plant put energy into producing more fruits.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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  • Rachelle R.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 16, 2025
    5 Stars

    I have been purchasing from Botacical Intrests for over 13 yrs. All of the seeds I have purchased were very viable. I started seeds that I had for 2 yrs past expiration date, and most came up. Great seed company. I love the Mini cucumbers. I started some for friends

    to enjoy also. Its a Crisp cucumber, and has a no burp peel.

  • Melissa R.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 15, 2025
    5 Stars

    Glad I only planted two seeds, because they both germinated just fine. I was worried at first because some of the fruit died off the plant, but I adjusted my watering and moved it to a better location and it’s been popping off! Such a fun variety to grow, especially outside of the growing season to scratch that gardening itch 🌱

  • DeeAnne C.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 28, 2025
    5 Stars

    Sprouted immediately! Looking forward to first harvest in 4-6 weeks😃

  • Lisa o.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 7, 2025
    5 Stars

    Was able to get the planet growing the first time. The plant is growing like crazy! So excited to try my first cucumber.

  • Elixies W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 7, 2025
    5 Stars

    I purchased the Quick Snack Cucumber seeds in hopes to add it to my Small Space Garden Plant sale in the Spring. I wanted to test it out over the Winter to be certain of its performance and if passed my rigorous testing, I want to be able to give my customers and honest review.

    I grew sowed 8 seeds. 100% germination. 5 stars for that category. I grew them in Quart sz containers, which is the size containers that I will sell the plants in. They absolutely thrived. 5 stars for that category as well. They were strong and sturdy plants. Also very beautiful. So they earned top marks for the cosmetic category too. I will say that they did vine quite a bit but no more than 1 1/2 foot. So their ability to remain in a very small space was excellent! Once they began to flower, I was blown away! Each plant from the smallest to the largest were extremely prolific. I counted over 20 Cucumbers on each plant! I noticed that they grow in pairs. One fruit on either side of the vine. Each flower produced a mature fruit. Productivity category, top marks! As for the taste, I harvested the fruit at different sizes. In order to gage its flavor range. Starting with 2 1/2 inches. The flavor was noticeably sweet, which I found interesting and delicious. From 3 1/2 inches the fruit was crisp, Juicy and refreshing with a hint of sweetness on the back end. The largest size was a fruit that I didn't see hidden it was nearing 5 inches. Which was also very enjoyable. Fresh, crisp, very little…