Straight 8 Cucumber

Straight 8 Cucumber Seeds

South GA Seed Company
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1120
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Description

The Straight 8 cucumber, a popular variety among gardeners, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family; it is well-known for its straight, uniform shape, making it ideal for slicing and pickling. This cucumber variety is a staple in many home gardens due to its high yield and relatively easy growing requirements. The fruits typically reach about 8 inches in length and have a dark green, smooth skin.

Growing Straight 8 cucumbers requires full sun and well-drained soil; they thrive in warm weather, making them perfect for summer gardens. Plant the seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date, spacing them about 12 inches apart to allow for adequate air circulation. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry spells, to ensure the cucumbers remain crisp and juicy.

In addition to their culinary uses, Straight 8 cucumbers also offer health benefits; they are low in calories, high in water content, and an excellent source of vitamins. Whether you enjoy them fresh in salads, as crunchy snacks, or pickled, Straight 8 cucumbers provide a versatile and nutritious addition to your diet.

  • QTY: 30
  • Seed Planting Depth: 1/2- 1" 
  • Germination Temperature: 70-85 
  • Days to Germination: 7-10 
  • Row Spacing: 36" 
  • Plant Spacing: 12-24" 
  • 100' Row Yield: 150 lb 
  • Sun: Full 
  • Harvest time: 60 days

How to Save Seeds

Cucumbers will cross pollinate readily with other cucumber varieties therefore be sure to separate by at least ¼ of a mile or so for seed purity. They should remain on vine well past the eating stage, often the cuke will turn white. Once ready to cut off the vine simply snipe them off with scissors and them set aside to cure for 20 days before harvesting seeds from the center. Simply cut vertically scoop out seeds and pulp into a mason jar of water for fermenting. Then seal jar with a lid and place in and warm place out of direct sunlight. After 5 to 7 days of fermenting pour out seeds floating on top of the water along with mold and then pour rest of the good seeds, on the bottom, over a fine mess strainer to catch them. Dry well in fine mesh or paper towels but turn often so they don't stick to paper.