Organic 'Spacemaster' Cucumber

Organic 'Spacemaster' cucumber (Cucumis sativus), offered by Les Jardins de l'Écoumène

The 'Spacemaster' cucumber is a compact, extremely productive annual variety, particularly prized for tower cultivation , container gardening, and urban gardens. Its bushy habit and short vines (60-90 cm) allow for maximum space optimization while providing a continuous supply of well-formed, easy-to-harvest fruit. Highly reliable , it boasts good disease resistance , notably to mosaic virus and scab, making it a safe choice for intensive cultivation in limited spaces.

The fruits are crisp, fresh, and versatile , perfect for snacking, salads, or pickling when harvested young. Generous throughout the season , 'Spacemaster' perfectly meets the needs of urban gardeners and compact vegetable gardens, combining yield, ease of care, and great taste.

Sowing type: Indoors or direct sowing
Sowing depth: 2 to 3 cm
Spacing between plants: 40 cm
Spacing between rows: 80 cm
Plant spread: 60 to 90 cm
Plant height: Approximately 60 to 90 cm
Quantity per packet: 20 seeds
Germination: 3 to 5 days at 28 to 34 °C
Number of days for harvest: Approximately 60 days

Farming method

Sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed up. 'Spacemaster' cucumbers prefer full sun and rich, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist; whether grown in a tower or in a container, regular watering is essential to support abundant and continuous production .

Harvesting and uses

Harvest frequently to encourage the formation of new fruit and maintain a crisp texture. Compact, hardy, and very space-efficient , the 'Spacemaster' cucumber is a strategic choice for maximizing yields where every inch counts.