Straight Eight Cucumber Seed

Straight Eight Cucumber

Straight Eight Cucumber is a classic heirloom slicing cucumber variety renowned for its uniform, straight fruits, crisp texture, and dependable yields. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and pickling, it’s a favorite for home gardens and market growers alike.

• Type: Heirloom

• Days to Maturity: ~58 days

• Growth Habit: Vining; 6–8 feet long, thrives with trellising

Plant Details:
Plants are vigorous and productive, producing smooth, dark green cucumbers 8–10 inches long. Known for consistent fruit quality and minimal bitterness.

Flavor & Use:
Crisp, tender, and mildly sweet. Ideal for fresh salads, slicing, snacking, or light pickling.

Growing Tips:
Sow seeds after the last frost when soil has warmed. Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 12–18 inches apart and provide trellising to improve air circulation and fruit quality. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production.

A classic heirloom cucumber that combines dependable yields, crisp texture, and excellent flavor. 🥒