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Straight Eight

Straight Eight Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight'): Classic and Versatile Cucumbers for Your Garden Cultivate classic and versatile cucumbers in your garden with Straight Eight Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight'). Known for its straight and uniform shape, this cucumber variety is…

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Days to harvest

Sow depth

Plant spacing

1-3'

Row spacing

3-6'

Sprouts in

7 days

Light

Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

Start indoors

3–4 weeks before your last frost
Transplant outside

1–2 weeks after your last frost
Sow outside

From your last frost to 1 week after
Sow for fall

Last sowing about 15 weeks before your first fall frost

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Growing tips

Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 7 days.

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