We've grown mini cucumbers for a few years now and having experimented with different varieties.
Socrates is our all time favourite - smooth skins and juicy, tasty eating - ideal for lunchboxes/picnics - our daughter eats them BEFORE she goes to work! We were pleased to find them on eBay - they came within the expected timescale so we are now set up to keep the whole family happy.
Grew these Cucumbers for the first time over the past two seasons. Very impressed with the quality and quantity of the numbers of Cucumbers produced per plant. Growing them again this season. Now my first choice.
Have grown this variety for 2yrs now in my greenhouse. Loads of mini cus, no bitterness, lovely and crisp. Sow first seed in February and another in late March/April. Have had 100% success with seeds hence only sowing one at a time as very prolific. 4 seeds per pack makes excellent value for money.