Variety field guide
What to expect from Straight Eight Slicing cucumber Seeds
Straight Eight Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, 8–9 in long; about 2–2.25 in wide, on vining/climbing plants.
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Straight Eight Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, 8–9 in long; about 2–2.25 in wide, on vining/climbing plants. Grow it for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest; Enjoy the perfect balance of productivity and flavor with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Straight Eight, an All-America Selections (AAS) winner renowned for its reliability, uniformity, and exceptional taste. Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds produce all-American classic cucumber with smooth, straight 8-inch fruits perfect for slicing and pickling.
About Straight Eight
Straight Eight is an annual slicing cucumber with green color, 49–60 in mature height or spread, and a vining/climbing habit. Harvest form or size: 8–9 in long; about 2–2.25 in wide. 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. Enjoy the perfect balance of productivity and flavor with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Straight Eight, an All-America Selections (AAS) winner renowned for its reliability, uniformity, and exceptional taste.
History and provenance
The North Carolina State University cultivar archive records Straight Eight as a Ferry-Morse cultivar from 1935. 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. Enjoy the well suited balance of productivity and flavor with Cucumber Seeds – Vining – Straight Eight, an All-America Selections (AAS) winner renowned for its reliability, uniformity, and notable taste. This classic slicing cucumber has been a staple in home gardens for decades, producing consistently straight, smooth fruits ideal for fresh eating and pickling. The plants perform best when trained on a trellis or supported to promote straighter fruits and cleaner harvests. With regular watering and consistent moisture, Straight Eight delivers abundant yields of high-quality cucumbers well suited for both home and market gardens.
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 | 49–60 in |
| Growth habit | Vining/Climbing |
| Spacing | 12 in between plants; 36 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | Trellis |
Starting Straight Eight from seed
How to grow Straight Eight 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 36 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: Trellis.
Garden performance and care
Harvest Straight Eight 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
Straight Eight is best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Harvest form or size: 8–9 in long; about 2–2.25 in wide. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. Enjoy the perfect balance of productivity and flavor with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Straight Eight, an All-America Selections (AAS) winner renowned for its reliability, uniformity, and exceptional taste.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Straight Eight 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 Straight Eight 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 Straight Eight 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 49–60 in with a vining/climbing habit. Support: Trellis.
Can it grow in a container?
Possible in a large container only with a sturdy trellis, frequent watering, and enough root volume.
How is it used?
Primary uses: fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Enjoy the perfect balance of productivity and flavor with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Straight Eight, an All-America Selections (AAS) winner renowned for its reliability, uniformity, and exceptional taste.
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.
Minimum Seed Count:30 seeds
