Mama Mia mini cucumbers

[Elliot]

I bought in the local supermarket a product called Mama Mias mini cucumbers. They are the sweetest, tastiest cucumbers I have ever had. Is there any way of finding out the name of the cucumber so that I can try growing them in my garden? The package says it is imported from the Dominican Republic.

[KarenO]

http://www.backyardgardener.com/seed...uct08/355.html

These are not called Mama mias but I grew these last year in my small greenhouse. they actually do look just like this, crunchy and sweet and better than any mini cukes I have tasted from a grocery store. A caveat: the seed was VERY expensive, about six Canadian dollars for the packet and when opened, the packet contained FOUR seeds. ridiculous but with no competition in this particular variety, I guess they can charge what they want. The plants were productive though and the cukes were so very good and that perfect size... I will shell out six bucks again this year.
Karen

[habitat_gardener]

Originally Posted by KarenO

...These are not called Mama mias but I grew these last year in my small greenhouse....

What was the variety name? The link is blank.

I grew Diva cukes that were very good when picked small. Also, my single hill was more productive than all the rest of my cukes combined (about 8-9 varieties).

[KarenO]

"Cucino F1" is the variety
try this other link. both links work for me not sure why you can't see it

Karen

http://www.thompsonmorgan.ca/product/Cucino-F1-Hybrid

[Elliot]

thanks Karen. Did you plant all four seeds in one hill?

[KarenO]

Started under lights then grew Them in one large pot with a trellis in a warm sunny sheltered spot by the house. I think they are more suited to that or a greenhouse rather than the open garden
Karen