Perfect for Small Spaces and Containers
Patio Snacker Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis sativus), offered by OSC Seeds
Patio Snacker is a monoecious hybrid cucumber perfect for containers, trellises, or small gardens. Short, compact vines yield dark green fruits about 4 x 20 cm in size, with a delicious flavor, crisp texture, and non-bitter skin. Once production starts, it continues all summer.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: Up to 20 cm (short vine)
Packet size: Approx. 10 seeds
Companion plants: Corn, beans, peas
Incompatible plants: Potatoes
Planting and Care:
Cucumbers thrive in rich, well-drained loamy soil. Wait until the soil warms to 18 °C to prevent seed rot. Build mounds 15–20 cm high and 30–60 cm in diameter, spacing mounds 120 cm apart. Sow seeds 2 cm deep, placing 6–8 seeds per mound. After germination (5–10 days), thin to 3 or 4 plants per mound. Use a trellis if space is limited. Keep soil evenly moist to prevent bitterness in the fruit. Harvest cucumbers by cutting them from the vine to avoid plant damage.