Description
Latin Name: Cucumis sativus. Days to Maturity: 58. About the Plant: HEIRLOOM. A cucumber superstar, this classic has excellent flavor and is widely adapted. An All-America Selections winner, Straight Eight has cool, firm flesh and a bright, sparky taste. For peak flavor and ultimate toothsome texture, pick when 8″ long. Best grown on a fence or our space-saving Trellis Netting. Sow seeds 6″ apart in rows, or plant 5 or 6 seeds in groups (hills) 4–5 apart. Widely adapted.