Straight Eight Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) - A classic heirloom from the early 20th century, the Straight Eight cucumber has long been a favourite in home gardens and farmers’ markets alike. Vigorous vines produce a continuous harvest of smooth, straight, dark green fruits averaging 8 inches in length. Celebrated for its crisp texture and balanced flavour, this all-purpose cucumber is perfect for fresh eating, slicing for salads, or pickling. Once a staple on market stalls and in upper-class kitchen gardens, Straight Eight remains a dependable and versatile variety for gardeners seeking both taste and tradition.
62-65 days to maturity
25 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Seed indoors 1/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 seed apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mount. Cucumbers can be trellised.
