Muncher Burpless Cucumber
Growing Muncher Burpless Cucumber
‘Muncher Burpless’ is an open-pollinated cucumber prized for its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and smooth, tender skin. The medium-green fruits are nearly spineless, completely bitter-free, and low in acid, making them easy to enjoy without peeling. Their dual-purpose quality makes ‘Muncher Burpless’ equally useful for fresh slicing or pickling, while compact vines fit well into smaller gardens.
Start ‘Muncher Burpless’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants about 12 inches apart and grow in full sun. This compact variety is especially well suited to smaller gardens and benefits from regular harvesting to keep the vines productive.
Ready to harvest in about 60 days, begin picking the fruits once they reach a usable size while they are still firm, crisp, and tender. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production and maintain the best texture and flavor.
Sweet, mild, and versatile, ‘Muncher Burpless’ is excellent for fresh slicing, salads, snacking, and pickling.
- Days to Maturity: 60
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 2 Feet
- Fruit Size: 4 - 6 Inches for Pickles / 6 - 8 Inches for Slicers
Catalog Page: 39
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
½ Inch
2 Feet
Cucumis sativus