1935 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Cucumber Straight-8
Straight-8 remains a favorite with home gardeners because of its reliable production and great taste. Â A dual-purpose cucumber, good for either eating fresh or pickling.
Plant Description
Genus:
Cucumis
Species:
sativus
Common Name:
Cucumber
Plant Habit:
Vining
Plant Height:
under 10 inches
Plant Spread:
36 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Green
Fruit Shape:
Uniformly cylindrical
Fruit Size:
8 inches in length, 2.25 inches in diameter
Fruit Flavor Description:
Superior flavor, sweet and mild
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Ferry-Morse Seed
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
4-5 feet apart
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
60
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
Not recommended
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
How to Grow:
Sow seeds .5 to 1 inch deep 6 inches apart in rows, or plant 5 or 6 seeds in groups (hills) 4 to 5 feet apart.
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