60-65 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. Dark green, smooth, slender, cylindrical, uniform 7-8 in. fruits form on dwarf 36 in. vines with no runners. A great choice for container gardens. Adaptable to a wide range of climates. ~950 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Cucumis sativus Hardiness Zone: Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Days to Maturity: 60-65 Days to Germination: 6-10 Seeding Depth: 1 inch Direct Sow: Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. Start Indoors: Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. Cucumber Type: Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. Cucumber Pollination: Monoecious - These cucumbers produce both male and female flowers. While insects carry out pollination activity, you may hand-pollinate to increase the likelihood of fruit set. Growth Speed: Mid - Around 45-64 Days from sowing. Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Row Spacing: 48 inches Plant Height: 18-30 inches Plant Width: 24-36 inches Plant Spread: 24-36 inches Growth Habit: Compact vine. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. Deer Resistant: Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. Soil Preference: Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. Temperature Preference: Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. Germination Temperature: 75-85 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: This variety is resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Color: Green Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet Garden Size: Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers Climate Tolerance: Growing Spacemaster 80 Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow. Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. As a monoecious type, it is important that the flowers are pollinated by insects or by hand to develop fruit. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers. Harvesting Spacemaster 80 Cucumber These slender, smooth, dark green fruits are uniform with a length of 7-8 inches. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest. About Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Garden Seeds Spacemaster 80 is perfect for container gardeners as its compact size allows it to thrive in small spaces, even hanging baskets. Tips From Our Gardeners "To protect young cucumber plants from cucumber beetles, cover them with a floating row cover until flowers begin to form." - Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds Per Package: 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 25 Seeds 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 950 Seeds 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,800 Seeds 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 15,200 Seeds 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 76,000 Seeds 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 380,000 Seeds Non-GMO Spacemaster 80 Cucumber seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
