Cucumber 'Straight Eight'
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A Trusted Classic
Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis sativus), offered by OSC Seeds
Straight Eight is a heritage variety known for its reliability. This All-America Winner from 1935 produces high yields of smooth, straight, dark green cucumbers measuring up to 20 cm in length. Ideal for slicing or making relish, it thrives in various growing conditions, from home gardens to greenhouses and market plots.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: Not applicable
Packet size: Approx. 90–100 seeds
Companion plants: Lettuce, beans, radishes
Incompatible plants: Potatoes
Planting and Care:
Cucumbers grow best in rich, warm, sandy loam. Incorporate compost or well-aged manure 30 cm deep before planting. Wait until soil warms to at least 18 °C. Build 15–20 cm high mounds, 30–60 cm in diameter, spaced 120 cm apart. Sow 6–8 seeds per mound at 2 cm depth. After germination (7–10 days), thin to 3–4 plants per mound. In limited spaces, grow on a trellis. Keep soil evenly moist to avoid bitterness, particularly in hot, dry weather. Harvest with a sharp knife to preserve the vine.
