Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $2.50, 100 seeds $5.95 |
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Straight Eight (Green Fresh-Slicing)
Heritage: Massachusetts, USA
Developed by the Ferry-Morse Seed Company in 1935, it was the All-America Selections winner for that year.
Plants produce vigorous leafy vines with smooth, straight cucumbers up to 8” (20cm) in length, and 2’ (5cm) in diameter. The skin is deep green and the crisp, juicy flesh is a bright snowy white. Very prolific vines producing excellent quality cucumbers. You will have more than enough to share throughout the neighbourhood. Shows disease resistance. Also good for pickling if harvested early. Matures in 60-70 days. (43 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Captivating Cucumbers! Cucumbers love warm weather and need full sun for optimum production. It is best to start the seed indoors planted 1” (2.5cm) deep in small pots, 3-4 weeks before the last frost. When the soil has warmed transplant in the garden spacing at least 12” (30cm) apart preferably in hills (12” tall, 24” across). Alternatively, cucumbers can be direct-seeded in warm soil, or earlier with row covers, with equally good or better results. Ensure they are well-watered and mulched throughout the growing season. Good planting companions are; corn, beans, and sunflowers. Cucumbers usually germinate within 5-10 days (75-95ºF/24-35ºC).
