MINI-ME
Product Description:
45 days. Be the first to the market with these extra-early mini (2 ¾‒3 ¼") cukes. Bushels of uniform, thin-skinned, tender fruit from productive plants. PAT. CVYV, PM.
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Customer Reviews
I will never buy any other cucumber seeds, but me me they are really really great and they produce a lot of fruit with a great taste
When I buy costly hybrid seed packets with a mere 10 seeds, I expect all seeds to work out. I started two plants for this season - the first very small seedling croaked after only a few weeks out of no where. That's ok, I think a single plant will do it along with my other cuke varieties. But then this morning it suddenly is dying out of no where just like the other. A month's work down the drain. I am sharing a photo of me holding the mini-me with all my other cucumber and melon plants behind me. This clearly isn't me.
I'm really frustrated as this was the only beit alpha type I had started. Back to the drawing board. These seeds are clearly defective with some sort of disease. I will try to treat the seeds before attempting any more and rely on other beit alpha types I have. Perhaps a different vendor of this hybrid can work out. I'm really sad as I buy a lot from Territorial and have been happy with most everything.
So sorry to hear that! We are not aware of any issues with the Mini-Me seed, and the seed itself is not diseased. Without knowing specifics about the growing conditions it's hard to say what happened, feel free to reach out so we can help troubleshoot. Please know our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com
Perfect snacking cucumber! Kids love to pick them and they are perfectly sweet and crunchy-will plant every year.
Early, crunchy and juicy, love them.
| Soil Temp for Germ | 65–90°F |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | 4–6/hill |
| Days to Emergence | 4–13 |
| Thin Plants to | 1–2/hill |
| Row Spacing | 3–4' |
| Fertilizer Needs | High |
| Minimum Germination | 80% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 25–30 |
| Seed Life | 3 years |
Cucumis sativus A favorite in cuisine worldwide, cucumbers possess health benefits too numerous to mention. Incorporate cucumbers in your diet to aid with weight loss, as they are exceptionally low in calories (only about 8 calories in 1/2 cup), aid digestion, and rid toxins from the body. Among the more unusual qualities of the humble cuke is its ability to ease skin irritations. Use a piece of cucumber skin to soothe burns.
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Cucumbers perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH 5.5-7.0
• Consistent, even watering is critical for best plant growth and fruit development
• Raised beds, plastic mulch, and trellising can improve yields, keep fruit straight and scab free
• Incorporate a shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer per hill
Direct Sowing
• For best germination, keep soil evenly moist but not too wet
• Cover hill with Kozy-Coats, Victorian Bell Cloches, or a row cover to speed up germination
• Thin to the strongest 1-2 plants when first true leaves emerge
Transplanting
• Start indoors in 4 inch pots, 3-4 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Avoid letting starts get root bound; transplant carefully as to not disturb roots
Pests & Diseases
• Common pests: Striped and spotted cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, stink bugs
• Pest control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, Zonix for Powdery Mildew
Harvest & Storage
• Consistent harvest will keep plants productive
• Store at 45°F and 95% relative humidity
• For pickling, harvest cukes when small, before seeds form
KEY TO FLOWERS AND FRUIT SET
GY | Gynoecious - Has nearly all female flowers.
HE | Hermaphrodite - Flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts.
MO | Monoecious - Has separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
PAT | Parthenocarpic - Has the ability to set fruit without pollination.
KEY TO CUCUMBER DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
A | Anthracnose*
ACu | Alternaria Leaf Blight
ALS | Angular Leaf Spot
C | Cercospora
CCa | Corynespora Blight & Target Spot
CCu | Scab & Gummosis
CMV | Cucumber Mosaic Virus
CVYV | Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
CYSDV | Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus
DM | Downy Mildew
PM | Powdery Mildew
PRV | Papaya Ringspot Virus
R | Common Rust
S | Scab
TSP | Target Spot
WMV | Watermelon Mosaic Virus
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.
