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Space Master 80 Cucumber is a reliable heirloom variety prized for its compact growth habit, heavy production, and excellent flavor. This bush-type cucumber is perfect for small gardens, raised beds, patios, and container growing while still producing an impressive harvest of crisp, delicious cucumbers.
Despite its compact and space-saving plants, Space Master 80 produces abundant smooth green cucumbers that typically reach 7-8 inches long. The fruits are excellent for fresh slicing when mature or can be harvested smaller for delicious homemade pickles.
This productive variety is also known for its strong disease resistance and long harvesting season, allowing gardeners to enjoy fresh cucumbers over an extended period. Its compact vines make harvesting and maintenance simple and convenient.
Easy to grow and highly adaptable, Space Master 80 is an outstanding cucumber variety for gardeners seeking maximum harvests in limited growing spaces.
Space Master 80 Cucumber Seed Details
- Quantity: 30 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Bush Cucumber
- Fruit Size: 7-8 Inches Long
- Fruit Color: Smooth Green
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/2 to 1 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 70-85°F
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 12-24 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: Approximately 150 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 60 Days
- Growth Habit: Compact and Bushy
- Disease Resistance: Yes
- Ideal Uses: Slicing, Pickling, Raised Beds, Containers, Small Gardens, Patio Gardens, Homesteads, Fresh Eating, Farmer’s Markets
How to Save Seeds
Cucumbers readily cross-pollinate with other cucumber varieties, so separate different varieties by at least 1/4 mile to maintain seed purity.
Allow cucumbers selected for seed saving to remain on the vine well past the normal eating stage. Mature seed cucumbers often become oversized and may turn yellowish or whitish in color.
Once fully mature, cut cucumbers from the vine and allow them to cure indoors for approximately 20 days before processing seeds.
Cut cucumbers lengthwise and scoop the seeds and pulp into a mason jar or container with a small amount of water for fermentation.
Seal loosely and place the container in a warm area out of direct sunlight for 5-7 days. During fermentation, mold and poor-quality seeds will float while healthy viable seeds sink to the bottom.
Pour off floating debris and rinse the remaining seeds thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer.
Spread cleaned seeds onto screens, paper towels, or drying racks and allow them to dry completely. Stir or turn seeds regularly to prevent sticking and ensure even drying before storing.
