Straight Eight
Cucumber · Slicer
Heirloom
Cucumis sativus
★ 5.01 review · 2 sources
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucumis
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
MildSweet
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladPickling
Pollination Type
Monoecious
Shape
Elongated / Cylindrical
Size
Large
Texture
Crisp / CrunchyJuicy
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
3–14 days
at 60–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
55–70 days
Plant Height
10 in
Mature Spread
3 ft
Fruit Size
6–8 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 in
Seed Spacing
2–6 in
Row Spacing
36–72 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–105 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★★August 26, 2026
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