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Wetsel Seed

Straight Eight

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Heirloom
Size: 3 G.

About (From this Label)

Named for its perfectly straight fruit, this variety is a very productive yielder and grows 6in to 8in long x 2.5in fruit. The fruit has smooth skin with a cylindrical shape and rounded blunt ends. It has a small seed cavity and crisp, fine-grained flesh that is known for its high quality and excellent flavor.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–14 days
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Days to Maturity
55–70 days
Fruit Size
6–8 in

How to Plant

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Plant in Hills
Yes
Planting Depth
1/2–1 in
Seed Spacing
4–6 in
Row Spacing
4–6 ft

Packet

Size
3 G.
Net Weight
3 g

Germination Watering

Firm soil over seed and keep moist.

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

Select a sunny, well drained location and sow seed in the late spring when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. For earlier crop start indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist. Care: Keep soil moist, and feed monthly. Tie vines on trellis to save space. Harvesting: Pick at any size up to 6-8"/15-20 cm. and before fruit color begins to turn yellow. Pick regularly so fruit will continue to form.

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