Mini Me Cucumber

Mini-Me is an early, parthenocarpic cucumber variety that produces an abundance of small, snack-sized fruits without requiring pollination. This makes it an excellent choice for both the field and the greenhouse, where reliable fruit set is especially valuable.

Plants are highly productive and yield uniform cucumbers with smooth skin and crisp, mildly sweet flesh. Harvesting regularly encourages continuous production throughout the season.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Cucumis sativus

Plant type: Vining cucumber

Fruit size: Approximately 7-8 cm (2.5-3")

Sun: Full sun

Spacing: 30-45 cm (12-18")

Container friendly: Suitable for large containers

Support: Performs well on trellises or allowed to sprawl

Pollination: Not required (parthenocarpic)

Fruit and Harvest

Mini-Me cucumbers are best harvested at finger size for the crunchiest texture and mild, refreshing flavour. Frequent picking keeps plants productive and promotes steady yields.

Excellent for:

Fresh snacking

Lunch boxes

Crudit's platters

Quick pickling

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established cucumber plant provides:

Faster establishment and earlier harvest

Reliable fruit set, even in greenhouses

Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor conditions, producing healthy vines ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are warm.

Well suited for: families, snack gardeners, greenhouse growers, and anyone looking for a dependable, high-yielding mini cucumber.