Description

Looking for a reliable and productive cucumber variety for your garden? Look no further than Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds! This heirloom, open-pollinated (OP) variety is a home garden favorite for good reason. Known for its straight, dark green fruit and delicious, nearly seedless flesh, the Straight Eight cucumber is perfect for both slicing and pickling.

Growing Straight Eight Cucumbers

Getting started with Straight Eight cucumbers is easy. You can start seeds indoors about 3 weeks before your last expected frost, or sow them directly into the garden soil about a week after. Remember, cucumber seeds need warmth to germinate, so ensure your soil temperature is at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with an optimal temperature of 65 degrees.

To maximize your cucumber harvest and keep your plants healthy, consider these tips:

• Trellising: Use a heavy-duty trellis! This is highly recommended for Straight Eight cucumbers. Trellising keeps the fruit off the ground, improving air circulation, preventing rot and minimizing insect damage. Plus, it makes harvesting much easier!
• Sunlight: Plant your cucumber seeds in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Watering: Cucumbers need consistent moisture, especially during fruit development. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells.
• Soil: Straight Eight cucumbers prefer well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.

Harvesting Your Bountiful Crop

Straight Eight cucumbers are relatively fast-maturing, reaching harvest in about 66 days from planting. You’ll know they are ready to pick when they are about 8 inches long, firm, and dark green. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production throughout the season, so keep an eye on your plants and pick cucumbers as they ripen.

Key Features of Straight Eight Cucumbers:

• Variety: Straight Eight (Open-Pollinated – OP)
• Days to Maturity: 66 days
• Usage: Slicing and pickling
• Fruit Characteristics: Nearly seedless, dark green skin, thick and tasty flesh
• Climate: Southern performer, well-suited for home gardens in various climates

Add Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds to your garden this season and enjoy a plentiful harvest of crisp, delicious cucumbers!