Straight Eight Heirloom Cucumber

‘Straight Eight’ is a classic heirloom cucumber and 1935 All-America Selections Winner prized for its straight, uniform fruits, crisp texture, and sweet, mild flavor. Smooth, dark green cucumbers develop white spines, fine-grained flesh, and a small seed cavity, making this variety especially versatile for both fresh use and preserving. Heavy yields and dependable performance have made ‘Straight Eight’ a longtime Southern garden favorite.

Start ‘Straight Eight’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly in the garden about 1 inch deep. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart and grow in full sun. This variety is noted for good disease resistance and performs well in warm growing conditions.

Ready to harvest in about 65 days, begin picking the fruits once they reach a usable size while they are still firm, crisp, and tender. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production and maintain the best texture and flavor.

Sweet, crisp, and versatile, ‘Straight Eight’ is excellent for pickling, slicing, salads, and fresh eating.

• Days to Maturity: 65
• Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
• Sow Depth: 1 Inch
• Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
• Sun: Full Sun
• Height: 12 Inches
• Fruit Size: 8 Inches
• Resistant To: Mosaic Virus

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