Cucumber Straight Eight 8211 Cornucopia Seeds

Cucumber Straight Eight A traditional and reliable variety that produces 7-8 inch, lightly striped fruits on vigorous vines. Large, blunt-ended cucumbers are excellent for slicing into summer salads. All-America Selections winner. Harvest in 63 days. Light Full sun Row spacing 4 feet Plants per hill 4 Planting depth 1/2 inch Days to germination 7-10 Plant height 8 foot vines Gardener\’s Notes:Start seed indoors 4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors after the last frost. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Sow 5-6 seeds in a 12 inch circle. Thin to 4 plants. Keep well-watered when flowers and fruit appear. Harvest by cutting the stem with shears or knife when they reach 7-8 inches long. Keep ripe fruit picked to encourage production throughout the season.