Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Cucumis sativus) 52-75 days. Introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Company in 1935, and that very year won the All-American Selections Award! The Straight Eight Cucumber produces remarkably uniform, straight, dark green, 8″ long, 2½” wide fruits, boasting a small seed cavity, with crisp fine-grained flesh. Perfect for slicing, salads, or dipping, and can be ground to make dill or sweet relish. Tolerant to mosaic.
Planting Instructions for Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds
Heirloom Straight Eight Cucumbers are heat loving, frost sensitive vines. Plant heirloom cucumber seeds in full sun, ½ – ¾” deep, in 1′ diameter hills of 4-6 seeds each, 3-4′ apart. Germination occurs in 4-13 days in soil 70-95°F. Thin to 1-2 plants per hill. In short season climates you can start cucumber seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost, in individual peat pots at least 3½” across. Harden off heirloom cucumbers plants for 1 week before setting out. Harvest regularly for continuous production, making sure to pick overripe cucumbers that were missed. Heirloom Straight Eight slicing cucumbers are best when uniformly green, firm and crisp. For pickles harvest cucumbers when 2-6″ according to preference.
FAQ:
What is the typical time to maturity for Straight Eight Cucumbers?
Straight Eight Cucumbers reach maturity in approximately 52 to 75 days.
What are the ideal growing conditions for this variety?
They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Being heat loving and frost sensitive, it's best to plant them after the last frost.
How should I plant Straight Eight Cucumber seeds?
Sow the seeds ½ to ¾ inch deep in 1-foot diameter hills, placing 4-6 seeds per hill. Space the hills 3-4 feet apart. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 1-2 plants per hill.
When is the best time to harvest these cucumbers?
For slicing, harvest when they are uniformly green, firm, and crisp. For pickling, harvest when they are 2-6 inches long, depending on your preference.
What are some common uses for Straight Eight Cucumbers?
They are excellent for slicing, salads, or dipping, and can be ground to make dill or sweet relish.
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I planted them and they come up faster and bigger then other brands I have purchased. I am impressed.
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Kathy (verified owner) –
An old family favorite that has been around for years. Great taste, Lots of fruit that can be eaten fresh as well as pickled.
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Great yield from these cucs!
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All the cucumber seeds were healthy looking and sprouted well. The seeds had clearly been sorted to provide customers with only the best.
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