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Cucumber 'Straight Eight'

Cucumis sativus

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Straight Eight is part of the Cucumis genus and is a Cucumber variety. Its scientific name is Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight'. 'Straight Eight' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Straight Eight produces straight, smooth dark green fruits. Vigorous grower with continuous yields.

Straight Eight grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Straight Eight normally reaches to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). This variety tends to bloom in late spring.

India is believed to be where Straight Eight originates from.

Straight Eight Cucumber needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow Cucumber 'Straight Eight'

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A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Straight Eight is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Straight Eight tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Straight Eight from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Straight Eight about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Straight Eight

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Straight Eight is a tender plant.

Harvesting Straight Eight

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Cucumber 'Straight Eight' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Straight Eight exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Straight Eight plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Straight Eight frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Straight Eight come from? India
Bloom Time When does Straight Eight bloom? Late Spring Harvest Time When is Straight Eight ready for harvest? Late Spring
Mature Height How tall does Straight Eight grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Straight Eight grow? 2.40 metres / 7.80 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Straight Eight grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Straight Eight. 5.5 - 6.8
Sun How much sunlight does Straight Eight need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Straight Eight require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Straight Eight need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Straight Eight need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to 41°C / 106°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Straight Eight in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Straight Eight seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Straight Eight? 1.2 cm / 0.47 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Straight Eight 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Edible? Is Straight Eight edible? edible

How long does Straight Eight take to grow?

These estimates for how long Cucumber 'Straight Eight' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Straight Eight to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min 1 days | Max 20 days (66)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Straight Eight? + 31 days Average 31 days | Min 4 days | Max 67 days (10)
Days to Maturity How long until Straight Eight is ready for harvest / bloom? + 69 days Average 69 days | Min 39 days | Max 108 days (26)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Straight Eight? = 107 days

When should I sow Straight Eight?

Folia's when to plant Cucumber 'Straight Eight' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Cucumber 'Straight Eight'

Straight-8, Straight 8

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