• The skin of the cucumber is smooth and dark green. La peau du concombre est lisse et vert foncé.
  • Grow your own cucumber history with Straight Eight. Faites pousser votre propre histoire de concombre avec Straight Eight.
  • Straight Eight cucumbers Perfect for salads and pickling. Huit concombres droits Parfait pour les salades et les décapage.
  • Straight 8 Cucumber Fresh, green cucumbers growing on a vine Droit 8 concombre Frais, concombres verts poussant sur une vigne
  • Fresh Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds for your garden. Frais droit 8 graines de concombre pour votre jardin.
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Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds

Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds

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This cucumber variety, aptly named Straight Eight, thrives when it reaches a length of 20 centimeters. It's a reliable choice for home gardens, ideal for pickling when small or slicing when larger. The robust vines boast resistance to mosaic virus. Straight Eight cucumbers have moderate water requirements and typically mature in about 60 days.

Historians widely concur that cucumbers were first cultivated in the Himalayan Mountains of India over 3,000 years ago. They later spread to Greece and Rome, likely disseminated by the Romans across Europe. Native Americans also embraced cucumber cultivation through the influence of Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers remain a staple in traditional cuisine across Russia and many parts of Asia, where the widest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable are still found. Straight Eight cucumbers were specifically developed to meet the demand for uniform, straight cucumbers. Their exceptional qualities earned them the AAS Gold Medal Award in 1935.

    How To Grow

    Sowing: Begin by planting Straight Eight cucumber seeds indoors approximately 2 weeks prior to the last frost. Place 3-4 seeds in peat pots, burying them 1.27 centimeters deep. Maintain a minimum air temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. Once seedlings develop two or three leaves, thin them to retain the strongest plant. Prior to planting, expose seedlings to outdoor conditions, ensuring temperatures average between 18 to 24 degrees Celsius. Plant seedlings 30 centimeters apart in rows, or in hills with 3 seedlings or 7-8 seeds each, spaced 120-150 centimeters apart. Protect seedlings from frost if temperatures drop. Utilize a trellis for space-saving and straighter cucumber growth, or allow vines to spread if no trellis is available. Companion planting with corn or radishes may deter cucumber beetles, but avoid planting near potatoes or aromatic herbs.

    Growing: Straight Eight cucumbers typically exhibit resistance to diseases. Ensure soil remains consistently moist, applying mulch or straw to retain moisture and control weeds. Monitor for cucumber beetles and promptly remove them.

    Harvesting

    Harvesting: Harvest cucumbers once they attain a length of 20 centimeters. Store harvested cucumbers in the refrigerator for optimal quality.

    Seed Saving

    Seed Saving: Allow cucumbers to mature beyond the eating stage, then cure them in a dry, cool place for 2 weeks. Scoop out seeds into water and ferment for 24-36 hours. Remove debris, dry seeds for 2 weeks, and store them in a cool, dry place for up to 8 years.

    Extra Facts

    Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds
    Planting Methods: Directly sow Straight 8 cucumber seeds in well-drained soil or start them indoors in peat pots approximately 2 weeks before the last frost date.
    Blooming Season: Typically blooms during the warmer months of spring and summer.
    Planting Season: Plant Straight 8 cucumber seeds outdoors after the last frost date in spring. Ensure the soil temperature is at least 15°C (59°F).
    Latin Name/USDA Zones: Latin Name: Cucumis sativus, USDA Zones: Zones 3-11.
    Sunlight Required/ Height: Requires full sun exposure. Mature plants generally reach a height of 30-45 centimeters.
    Shelf Life After Test Date: The shelf life of Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds after the test date is typically 1-3 years if stored properly in a cool, dry place.
    Seed Type: Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds are open-pollinated, non-hybrid seeds.
    Soil Type: Thrives in well-draining soil. Suitable soil types include loam soil, clay soil, or sandy soil.

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