Grow a piece of gardening history with the Straight Eight Cucumber, a classic All-American Selections winner that has been a favorite for generations. This heirloom lives up to its name, reliably producing a heavy crop of perfectly straight, dark green, 8-inch cucumbers. The flavor is outstandingly crisp, sweet, and never bitter, making it the ideal slicing cucumber for salads, sandwiches, and relish trays. For a dependable, high-yielding, and delicious garden staple, look no further than Straight Eight.

⭐ What you'll love

• A classic, award-winning heirloom trusted by gardeners for decades.
• Produces perfectly straight, 8-inch slicing cucumbers with a deep green color.
• An exceptionally high-yielding variety with vigorous, productive vines.
• The fantastic, classic cucumber flavor that is crisp, sweet, and refreshing.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Straight Eight Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• USDA Zone: 4-11
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: Sow in hills of 2-3 seeds, spacing hills 3-4 feet apart.
• Support: Providing a trellis is highly recommended to save space and grow healthier, straighter fruit.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Germination: Occurs in 7-10 days. Keep soil consistently moist.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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