• Grow Spacemaster cucumbers without the sprawl! Cultivez des concombres Spacemaster sans l’étalement !
  • Compact, flavorful, and perfect for small spaces. Compact, savoureux et parfait pour les petits espaces.
  • Where big cucumber flavor meets small garden dreams Là où la grande saveur de concombre rencontre les petits rêves de jardin
  • Spacemaster your green companion for tight spots. Spacemaster, votre compagne verte pour les endroits restreints.
  • Grow cucumbers vertically, think horizontally. Cultivez les concombres verticalement, pensez horizontalement.
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Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds

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This compact bush variety is ideal for growing in containers or hanging baskets. The plants, reaching a height of 45 centimeters, produce fruits measuring 20 centimeters in length. These fruits are resistant to cucumber mosaic virus. When young, they can be used for pickling, while larger ones are suitable for slicing. Historical records indicate that cucumbers were first cultivated in the Himalayan Mountains of India over 3,000 years ago. They later spread to Greece and Rome, likely introduced by the Romans, and eventually reached Europe. Native Americans began cultivating cucumbers influenced by Spanish explorers. Today, cucumbers remain an integral part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many Asian regions. The widest variety of cucumber colors and shapes can still be found in Asia, where Spacemaster cucumbers were developed as a compact slicing variety by the Agricultural Experiment Station of Geneva, New York.

How To Grow

Sowing: Spacemaster cucumbers prefer direct sowing or early planting in peat pots. Indoors, sow seeds 1-1.25 centimeters deep in pots, keeping the temperature around 27 degrees Celsius. Thin to the strongest plant after the appearance of two or three leaves. "Harden" seedlings by exposing them to outdoor conditions before planting them. Wait at least a week after the last frost to plant, when temperatures average 18-24 degrees Celsius. Plant 7-8 seeds or seedlings in each hill spaced 120-150 centimeters apart, or sow seeds 30 centimeters apart in rows. Protect seedlings from frost, as cucumbers are sensitive to cold. Spacemaster cucumbers, with their short vines, are suitable for containers. Consider companion planting with radishes to deter cucumber beetles, avoiding potatoes and aromatic herbs.

Growing: Maintain consistent moisture in the soil for optimal cucumber growth. Apply mulch or straw to retain moisture and suppress weeds once vines develop. Watch for cucumber beetles and remove promptly to prevent damage.

Harvesting

Harvesting: Harvest slender, dark green cucumbers when they reach 18 centimeters in length for best taste. Consistent picking throughout the season ensures high yields. Cucumbers should be refrigerated for storage once the blossom end turns yellow, indicating maturity.

Seed Saving

Seed Saving: Prevent cross-pollination by separating cucumber varieties. Allow cucumbers to mature fully on the vine until soft and skin changes color. This process takes up to five weeks. Cure harvested cucumbers in a dry, cool place for an additional two weeks. Extract seeds from cucumbers, soak in water for 24-36 hours at 32 degrees Celsius to ferment. Remove floating debris and dry seeds on a flat surface for two weeks. Store seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 8 years.

Extra Facts

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds:

Planting Methods: Direct sowing or early planting in peat pots.
Blooming Season: Typically during the warmer months of spring and summer.
Planting Season: Sow seeds after the last frost date in spring or start indoors before frost.
Latin Name/USDA Zones: Cucumis sativus, USDA Zones 3-11.
Sunlight Required/Height: Requires full sun; mature plants typically reach a height of 45-60 centimeters.
Shelf Life After Test Date: Shelf life typically ranges from 1 to 3 years after the test date if stored properly.
Seed Type: Open-pollinated, non-hybrid.
Soil Type: Spacemaster cucumbers prefer well-draining soil such as loam, clay, or sandy soil.

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