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Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds

Cucumis sativus

5.00 (9 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Spacemaster cucumbers do not take well to transplanting, so either start them early in peat pots or plant them directly. Start them indoors about 2 weeks before frost, placing 3-4 Spacemaster cucumber seeds 1/2" deep in the pot. Keep the air temperature at least 80 degrees F. When two or three leaves appear on each plant, cut off all but the strongest plant with a scissors. Before planting them, "harden" the seedlings by setting them outside during the day. They should be planted no sooner than a week after the last spring frost, when the air temperatures consistently average 65-75 degrees F. For planting them in a hill, place three seedlings or 7-8 seeds in each hill; space hills 4-5' apart. If rows are preferrable, plant seedlings 1' apart or place 5 seeds within 1' and later thin them. Cucumbers love heat and cannot endure even a light frost; if cold temperatures threaten, cover the seedlings. Spacemaster cucumbers produce rather short vines, and perform well as container plants for small spaces. For companion planting benefits, consider planting several radishes with cucumbers - this seems to repel damaging cucumber beetles. However, cucumbers do not like being planted near potatoes or aromatic herbs.

Growing: Moisture is the key to growing excellent cucumbers; keep the soil consistently moist. When the vines have developed, apply mulch or straw to conserve moisture and control weeds. Watch out for cucumber beetles, and remove them immediately to prevent damage.

Harvesting: These slender, dark green cucumbers work very well for slicing. For best taste, harvest them as soon as they reach a length of 7". If picked consistently all season, the yield will be very high. When the blossom end of the cucumber begins to turn yellow, this indicates that the cucumber has passed its prime. Cucumbers store very well in the refrigerator.

Seed Saving: Cucumbers usually produce both male and female flowers in the same plant, and will cross with other varieties of cucumber; be sure to separate the varieties to prevent cross pollination. Allow the cucumbers to mature past the eating stage - the cucumber will be very soft and the skin will turn either white, brown, yellow, green, or orange, depending on the variety. This may take up to five weeks. Remove the cucumbers from the vine and allow them to cure in a dry, cool place for another two weeks. Cut open the cucumbers and scoop out the Spacemaster cucumber seeds into a bowl; add an equal amount of water, and keep in a 90 degree location away from sunlight for 24-36 hours. The mixture will be fermenting, and mold may form; stir it twice a day. At the end of the fermentation process, add more water while stirring - the hollow seeds and debris will float to the top, and the good seeds will sink. Remove the water and debris, and spread out the good seeds on a flat surface to dry for about two weeks. Store Spacemaster cucumber seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 8 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Cucumis sativus

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Green

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Straightup Nature

Great quality

Seeds arrived quickly and they look great. Nice amount for the price.

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Darwin Peebles

Love packaging. High hopes for seeds.

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Duncan Dotson

Wonderfully Packaged

So far all the seeds I purchased are growing exceptionally fast. I didn't believe it would be this easy from seeds but so far things are going great

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Nickolai Edwards

High hopes

Germination in three days! Growing strong.

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Charice Hubbard

GREAT Company

Ordered a bunch of seeds and a couple packets were missing. Company immediately made it right with fast shipping and exceptional customer service! Thank you Everwilde!

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By William Bryant

Love this company

First-order got lost in the USPS system, this company sent a second-order, second-order got lost in the USPS system, USPS found the second-order and I received it. The outer package wasn`t in the greatest shape BUT the COMPANY package helt the seeds in great. never received the seccond package, it`s lost in usps system, I have ordered from companies for over 60`s years, BUT this is one of the company I have ever order from. Will order eveything needed from this Company going forward.

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Ellen

First Order from Everwilde

Received my seeds today. I'm excited to see how these do in my hydroponic system.

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Cathy Gray

Purchase of Seeds

Purchased seeds and received in the nicest seed packet I've ever seen - mylar with excellent labeling and the bonus is it's resealable. I have no doubt the seeds will germinate without any issues.

Spacemaster Cucumber Seeds 5.0
Review By Miranda Taylor

Wonderful Seeds

The seeds are sprouting and are true to the packaging. I also love the nice easy to close and keep closed packaging.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,000 Seeds) $7.01 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $11.57 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $27.60 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $124.20 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $220.80 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $524.40 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $993.60 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,932.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This is a very compact bush variety that is perfect for containers or hanging baskets. The 18" high plants produce 8" long fruits that are resistant to cucumber mosaic virus. You can use the fruit for pickling when small, or for slicing as they get bigger.
Historians generally agree that the first cucumbers grew in India's Himalyan Mountains over 3,000 years ago. From this region they expanded into Greece and Rome; the Romans most likely spread this vegetable to the rest of Europe. The cucumber was widely grown by native Americans through the influence of the Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers continue to be a vital part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many parts of Asia; the greatest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable can still be found in its Asian birthplace. Spacemaster cucumbers in particular were developed especially as a compact slicing variety by the Agricultural Experiment Station of Geneva, New York.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Spacemaster cucumbers do not take well to transplanting, so either start them early in peat pots or plant them directly. Start them indoors about 2 weeks before frost, placing 3-4 Spacemaster cucumber seeds 1/2" deep in the pot. Keep the air temperature at least 80 degrees F. When two or three leaves appear on each plant, cut off all but the strongest plant with a scissors. Before planting them, "harden" the seedlings by setting them outside during the day. They should be planted no sooner than a week after the last spring frost, when the air temperatures consistently average 65-75 degrees F. For planting them in a hill, place three seedlings or 7-8 seeds in each hill; space hills 4-5' apart. If rows are preferrable, plant seedlings 1' apart or place 5 seeds within 1' and later thin them. Cucumbers love heat and cannot endure even a light frost; if cold temperatures threaten, cover the seedlings. Spacemaster cucumbers produce rather short vines, and perform well as container plants for small spaces. For companion planting benefits, consider planting several radishes with cucumbers - this seems to repel damaging cucumber beetles. However, cucumbers do not like being planted near potatoes or aromatic herbs.

Growing: Moisture is the key to growing excellent cucumbers; keep the soil consistently moist. When the vines have developed, apply mulch or straw to conserve moisture and control weeds. Watch out for cucumber beetles, and remove them immediately to prevent damage.

Harvesting: These slender, dark green cucumbers work very well for slicing. For best taste, harvest them as soon as they reach a length of 7". If picked consistently all season, the yield will be very high. When the blossom end of the cucumber begins to turn yellow, this indicates that the cucumber has passed its prime. Cucumbers store very well in the refrigerator.

Seed Saving: Cucumbers usually produce both male and female flowers in the same plant, and will cross with other varieties of cucumber; be sure to separate the varieties to prevent cross pollination. Allow the cucumbers to mature past the eating stage - the cucumber will be very soft and the skin will turn either white, brown, yellow, green, or orange, depending on the variety. This may take up to five weeks. Remove the cucumbers from the vine and allow them to cure in a dry, cool place for another two weeks. Cut open the cucumbers and scoop out the Spacemaster cucumber seeds into a bowl; add an equal amount of water, and keep in a 90 degree location away from sunlight for 24-36 hours. The mixture will be fermenting, and mold may form; stir it twice a day. At the end of the fermentation process, add more water while stirring - the hollow seeds and debris will float to the top, and the good seeds will sink. Remove the water and debris, and spread out the good seeds on a flat surface to dry for about two weeks. Store Spacemaster cucumber seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 8 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Cucumis sativus

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Green

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 9 reviews
5.0

Review By Straightup Nature

Great quality

Seeds arrived quickly and they look great. Nice amount for the price.

5.0

Review By Darwin Peebles

Love packaging. High hopes for seeds.

5.0

Review By Duncan Dotson

Wonderfully Packaged

So far all the seeds I purchased are growing exceptionally fast. I didn't believe it would be this easy from seeds but so far things are going great

5.0

Review By Nickolai Edwards

High hopes

Germination in three days! Growing strong.

5.0

Review By Charice Hubbard

GREAT Company

Ordered a bunch of seeds and a couple packets were missing. Company immediately made it right with fast shipping and exceptional customer service! Thank you Everwilde!

5.0

Review By William Bryant

Love this company

First-order got lost in the USPS system, this company sent a second-order, second-order got lost in the USPS system, USPS found the second-order and I received it. The outer package wasn`t in the greatest shape BUT the COMPANY package helt the seeds in great. never received the seccond package, it`s lost in usps system, I have ordered from companies for over 60`s years, BUT this is one of the company I have ever order from. Will order eveything needed from this Company going forward.

5.0

Review By Ellen

First Order from Everwilde

Received my seeds today. I'm excited to see how these do in my hydroponic system.

5.0

Review By Cathy Gray

Purchase of Seeds

Purchased seeds and received in the nicest seed packet I've ever seen - mylar with excellent labeling and the bonus is it's resealable. I have no doubt the seeds will germinate without any issues.

5.0

Review By Miranda Taylor

Wonderful Seeds

The seeds are sprouting and are true to the packaging. I also love the nice easy to close and keep closed packaging.