This popular vining cucumber can be grown sprawling on the ground or trained up a trellis, where it saves space and produces straighter, more attractive fruits. The dark‑green cucumbers average 7–8 inches long and about 2½ inches in diameter, making them an excellent choice for slicing. The variety “Straight 8” is an All‑America Selections Winner, recognized by independent judges for its superior garden performance and dependable productivity.
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- Planting: Cucumbers are a warm‑weather crop with a short growing season, so they perform best when planted into soil enriched with generous organic matter. Sow seeds only after the soil has warmed and air temperatures reach 65–70°F
- Care: Thin plants when they reach 3–4 inches tall, then set up a trellis to support the vines. Maintain soils evenly moist. Mulch and fertilize about 4 weeks after planting with a 5-10-10 or similar fertilizer
- Harvest: Harvest cucumbers when the fruits reach 6–8 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Keep fruits picked regularly to encourage the plant to continue producing new cucumbers throughout the season.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–3" |
| Row Spacing | 48" |
| Days to Sprout | 7–14 days |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
| Days to Harvest | 55–70 days |