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What to expect from Spacemaster 80 Slicing cucumber Seeds
Spacemaster 80 Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, 7-8 inches, on bush plants.
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Spacemaster 80 Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, 7-8 inches, on bush plants. Grow it for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest; This bush-type cucumber offers the same crisp, refreshing flavor as full-sized vining varieties but in a tidy, space-efficient plant. Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds produce compact, high-yielding cucumber variety ideal for containers or small gardens, producing crisp, flavorful fruits on space-saving vines.
Minimum seeds per packet: 50 seeds.
About Spacemaster 80
Spacemaster 80 is an annual slicing cucumber with green color, 25–30 in mature height or spread, and a bush habit. Harvest form or size: 7-8 inches. Botanically it is Cucumis sativus L. Maturity or first bloom: 60-69 Days; germination: 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F. Best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. This bush-type cucumber offers the same crisp, refreshing flavor as full-sized vining varieties but in a tidy, space-efficient plant.
History and provenance
The North Carolina State University cultivar archive records Spacemaster 80 as a bitterfree Spacemaster selection developed by H. Munger at Cornell University in 1980. The exact identity of the seed lot remains tied to its supplier and lot records, so no additional lineage is assigned beyond the cited record. Growers saving seed should keep the original packet, source, year, and selection notes with the lot. Maximize your garden space without sacrificing yield with Cucumber Seeds – Bush – Spacemaster 80, a compact yet highly productive variety well suited for small gardens, patios, and containers. This bush-type cucumber offers the same crisp, refreshing flavor as full-sized vining varieties but in a tidy, space-efficient plant. Despite its compact growth habit, this variety yields generously, making it ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and pickling. Regular watering and consistent moisture help maintain tender, juicy fruits and continuous yields.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Cucumis sativus L. |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 60-69 Days |
| Germination | 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F |
| Seed depth | 1/2 in |
| Plant height / spread | 25–30 in |
| Growth habit | Bush |
| Spacing | 12 in between plants; 30 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | No-Support |
Starting Spacemaster 80 from seed
How to grow Spacemaster 80 Slicing cucumber
Botanical identity: Cucumis sativus L. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1/2 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 75–90 °F. Expected emergence: 7-10 Days. No stratification; direct sow into warm soil or start briefly in biodegradable cells and transplant young
Plant during Late Spring. Space plants 12 in apart with 30 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: No-Support.
Garden performance and care
Harvest Spacemaster 80 frequently at the intended eating stage so oversized fruit does not slow production. Keep vines off wet soil where possible, water at the root zone, and watch early for cucumber beetles and wilt symptoms. Expected emergence is 7-10 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 60-69 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Spacemaster 80 is best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Harvest form or size: 7-8 inches. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. This bush-type cucumber offers the same crisp, refreshing flavor as full-sized vining varieties but in a tidy, space-efficient plant.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Spacemaster 80 Select several healthy, true-to-type plants so the saved lot represents the variety rather than one unusually early or large individual. Cucumis sativus L. varieties can cross with other cucumbers of the same species through insect-carried pollen. Isolate by distance, flowering control, bagging, or hand pollination and maintain enough plants to represent the variety. Mark seed fruit early, then allow it to grow far past eating stage until large and pale, yellow, or golden. Hold mature fruit briefly if sound, scoop seed and pulp, ferment about 24–48 hours, wash away pulp and light seed, and dry the heavy seed thoroughly in a thin layer. Label the lot with isolation and selection records and test germination before distribution.
Common problems
Watch Spacemaster 80 for cucumber beetles, squash bugs where applicable, aphids, powdery or downy mildew, bacterial wilt, crown rot, poor pollination, and fruit damage on wet soil. Rotate cucurbit crops, provide airflow, water at the root zone, protect young plants before flowering, and remove covers when blossoms need pollinators. Do not work wet vines.
Frequently asked questions
When is Spacemaster 80 ready?
60-69 Days from warm direct sowing or equivalent established transplant
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-10 Days near 75–90 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 25–30 in with a bush habit. Support: No-Support.
Can it grow in a container?
Suitable for a large container with full sun, dependable drainage, steady water, and room for the mature canopy.
How is it used?
Primary uses: fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. This bush-type cucumber offers the same crisp, refreshing flavor as full-sized vining varieties but in a tidy, space-efficient plant.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
