Quick Snack Cucumber
Plant Size Guide

Quick Snack Dwarf Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Live Plant
Days to maturity: 60 days
Plant spacing: 1 per square foot, trellised
Sunlight requirements: 8-14 hours
Look out for: powdery mildew & worms
Harvest notes: harvest daily for tender fruit under 6” long
Seasons: fall, spring
Lifecycle: Annual
Quick Snack cucumber is a compact dwarf variety that’s perfect for gardeners who want crisp, refreshing cucumbers without needing a huge space. Plants stay neat and manageable, making them great for containers, raised beds, or trellising. In our climate, they grow best in fall and spring when temperatures are milder, since summer heat can slow production. They need full sun, fertile and well-drained soil, and steady watering—uneven moisture is the main cause of bitterness in cucumbers. With regular picking, the plants will reward you with a steady stream of fruits. The cucumbers themselves are small (about 3–4 inches long) with tender skins and a mild, refreshing flavor. They’re the perfect size for snacking straight off the vine, packing in lunches, or slicing into salads. Because they don’t need peeling and cook quickly, they’re also great tossed into stir-fries or lightly pickled for a fresh side dish. As with all cucumbers, beware the arrival of powdery mildew, which can be exacerbated by shady growing environments and too much water, and worms, which are often found in the tiny growing tips of cucumber vines.
Delivery Details
Delivery Details
When you place your order we head into our greenhouse to select the very best plants we have in stock for your garden. We label them with handwritten compostable wooden labels and pack them in recyclable boxes to keep them safe on their journey. Our delivery partners, Roadie, take it from there and head to the Redlands to pick up your order. Communication and tracking take place via Roadie and your driver will leave your plants in a safe and covered area.
Plant Care
Plant Care
When your plant delivery arrives, make sure you water your new plants thoroughly with a light spray of water (none of this thumb over the hose stuff). We recommend planting them within 10 days of receiving them. If you do intent to wait to plant them, we recommend placing them in a shallow reservoir (like a baking pan) and filling it with half an inch of water so they can drink the water from below while you are at work and place them in an area with plenty of sun. When planting in your garden always add a dash of Organic granular fertilizer, and give them extra water during their first week in their new home, while they adjust. We recommend disturbing the root ball as little as possible during planting.
About Our Plants
About Our Plants
All of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly.
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