Cucumber 'Spacemaster'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Spacemaster'

  • Full Sun

  • High

This variety is resistant to the mosaic virus.

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Spacemaster is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Spacemaster needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Spacemaster 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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

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

Transplanting Spacemaster

Do not rush to plant this cucumber early. They need a lot of warmth to germinate. Will not germinate if the soil temperature is below 50F.1

Spacemaster is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Spacemaster

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late spring.

Other Names for Cucumber 'Spacemaster'

cucumber

Footnotes

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