Shin Asia No Gak Cucumber Treated Seeds (Cucumis sativus) Hybrid Hybrid Korean cucumber with thin skin and crisp flesh. Ideal for slicing, salads, and quick pickles
Minimum: 10+ Seeds
Korean Hybrid • Thin-Skinned & Crunchy • Perfect for Fresh Eating & Pickling
Looking for a cucumber that delivers unmatched crunch, clean flavor, and reliable harvests? Shin Asia No Gak is a superior Korean hybrid cucumber bred for exceptional texture, thin, edible skin, and uniform, high-yielding production. With its slender, glossy green fruits and compact vining habit, this variety is a favorite for home gardeners, chefs, and farmers who want market-ready cucumbers with minimal effort.
Designed for flavor and practicality, this variety offers everything you want in a slicing cucumber: no bitterness, minimal seeds, a crisp bite, and thin skin that doesn’t require peeling. Whether you’re growing on a trellis, in raised beds, or in commercial rows, Shin Asia No Gak offers vigorous growth, strong disease resistance, and outstanding productivity.
🌿 Why Grow Shin Asia No Gak Cucumbers?
✅ Thin Skin, No Peeling Needed
The smooth, tender skin is easy to digest and doesn't need to be peeled—ideal for quick prep and fresh eating.
✅ Crisp, Clean Flavor
Each bite is refreshing, juicy, and free from the bitterness sometimes found in other cucumbers.
✅ Hybrid Reliability
Enjoy the benefits of hybrid vigor with fast, uniform fruit development, strong disease tolerance, and consistent quality.
✅ Versatile Kitchen Uses
Excellent for traditional Korean cucumber dishes, fresh salads, wraps, and fast pickling. Holds its texture even after brining.
✅ Heat & Disease Tolerant
Performs beautifully in warm weather and resists common cucumber diseases like powdery mildew and mosaic virus.
🍽️ How to Use It in the Kitchen
• Slice thin for salads, sandwiches, and banchan (Korean side dishes)
• Cut into spears for quick refrigerator pickles or overnight kimchi
• Add to cold noodles, rice bowls, or fresh spring rolls
• Use in sushi, wraps, or veggie platters
• Grate or blend into chilled cucumber soups or yogurt dips
This variety is especially well-suited for light pickling—its crisp texture stays crunchy and its skin holds up beautifully in vinegar or salt brines.
🌱 Growing Information
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Type: F1 Hybrid, Treated Seed
• Days to Germination: 4–8 days
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
• Plant Habit: Compact vines, works well on trellises
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained with plenty of compost
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart in rows or beds
• Support: Vertical support encouraged for straighter, cleaner fruits
🧑🌾 Pro Tip: For best flavor and crispness, harvest fruits while still young and slender (around 6–8 inches long). Trellising increases airflow, reduces pest pressure, and helps produce straighter cucumbers.
👩🌾 Perfect For
• Beginner gardeners wanting an easy, productive cucumber
• Urban growers working in raised beds or patio containers
• Chefs and home cooks who value texture and clean flavor
• Farmers market vendors needing eye-catching, consistent produce
• Cultural gardens and growers looking to feature Korean varieties
🌟 Why Buy from Terra Mater Gardens?
We specialize in premium seed selections chosen for flavor, performance, and cultural heritage. When you shop with us, you’re not just buying seeds—you’re investing in a garden that reflects tradition, resilience, and exceptional taste.
✔️ Carefully curated seed varieties tested for vigor and flavor
✔️ Non-GMO, untreated (or clearly labeled treated) seed
✔️ Packaged and shipped with freshness and germination in mind
✔️ Trusted by chefs, home growers, market farmers, and educators
✔️ Backed by knowledge of cultural use and plant care
Whether you’re growing your first cucumber or your thousandth, our seeds are here to help you succeed from soil to plate.
🌱 Make your cucumber harvest crisp, flavorful, and effortless
Shin Asia No Gak is more than a cucumber—it’s a reliable, high-performing variety rooted in Korean culinary tradition and ideal for modern gardens.
🛒 Add it to your seed collection today and grow something truly refreshing.