Description

Straight 8 Cucumber is a classic heirloom slicing variety prized for its smooth, dark green skin, crisp texture, and dependable productivity. The straight, uniform fruits typically grow to about 8 inches long and offer refreshing flavor with very few seeds, making them ideal for fresh eating, salads, and sandwiches.

A longtime garden favorite, Straight 8 produces vigorous vines that yield heavily throughout the season. Its reliable performance, excellent flavor, and attractive fruits make it a popular choice for home gardeners and market growers alike.

• Type: Heirloom annual vegetable
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Vine length: 5–6 feet
• Fruit size: 7–8 inches
• Days to harvest: 55–65 days

Straight 8 Cucumbers grow best in warm temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering. Provide support such as a trellis for straighter fruits and easier harvesting, or allow vines to spread naturally across the garden. Harvest frequently while fruits are young and tender to encourage continued production throughout the season.

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