{"product_id":"snack-f1-hybrid-cucumber-seeds-mini-snacking","title":"Snack F1, Hybrid Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSnack F1, Hybrid Cucumber Seeds — The Prolific Mini Snacking Cucumber That Disappears Straight From the Vine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the cucumber that never makes it to the kitchen. Snack F1 (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a prolific mini cucumber hybrid bred for one thing above all else: irresistible, straight-from-the-garden snacking. At just 3–4 inches long, each fruit is perfectly sized for lunchboxes, crudité platters, and that inevitable handful you grab every time you walk past the trellis. Thin skin, nearly seedless flesh, sweet and crisp with zero bitterness — the cucumber that converts cucumber skeptics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Snack F1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect snack size\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3–4-inch fruits, no cutting, no peeling, just grab and crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally crisp\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, nearly seedless flesh with a satisfying snap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurpless and sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e — zero bitterness, easy digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParthenocarpic\u003c\/strong\u003e — sets fruit without pollination, ideal for greenhouses and urban gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the highest-yielding cucumber types per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — improved resistance to powdery mildew, CMV, and scab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost danger has passed. Plant when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Space 12–18 inches apart. Trellis strongly recommended — keeps fruit straight, improves airflow, and makes harvesting easy. Water consistently — uneven watering causes bitterness and hollow fruit. Harvest every 1–2 days at peak season to maximize yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–55 days from transplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin — no peeling needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParthenocarpic — no pollinator needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowdery mildew, CMV, scab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF1 Hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnack F1 shines brightest eaten fresh — whole, straight from the vine. Pack in lunchboxes, serve alongside hummus or tzatziki, slice into rounds for salads, or quick-pickle with dill and garlic. Their thin skin and crisp flesh also make them ideal for Korean \u003cem\u003eoi sobagi\u003c\/em\u003e (stuffed cucumber kimchi) or Japanese \u003cem\u003easazuke\u003c\/em\u003e (lightly salted pickles).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843703013510,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/snack-f1-mini-cucumbers-on-trellis.png?v=1775538782","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/snack-f1-hybrid-cucumber-seeds-mini-snacking","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}