Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Cucumbers do not take well to transplanting, so either start them early in peat pots or plant them directly. Start Straight Eight cucumber seeds indoors about 2 weeks before frost, placing 3-4 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. Since cucumbers love to climb, providing a trellis will save space in your garden and produce straighter cucumbers that are easier to pick; however, the vines will simply spread out over the ground if no trellis is provided. Some gardeners plant their cucumbers with corn, since the two plants benefit each other and the cucumbers will climb the corn. Planting several radishes with cucumbers seems to repel damaging cucumber beetles; however, cucumbers do not like being planted near potatoes or aromatic herbs.
Growing: Straight Eight cucumbers tend to be very disease resistant. 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 straight, dark green cucumbers work very well for slicing. For best taste, harvest them as soon as they reach a length of 8". 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 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 Straight Eight cucumber 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 Straight Eight 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
Perfect
Everything is perfect. The seeds and packaging are both nice. Excited to plant.
rapid service
cant give a review on the seeds i bought it for someone and shipped them out the country
but the service was rapid. received them days after ordering
thanks. will be doing some more ordering and planting myself
Wonderful Seeds
The seeds are sprouting and are true to the packaging. I also love the nice easy to close and keep closed packaging.
cucumbers
Pretty much the same review as with the sweet corn. Very satisfied. I am not sure if the cucumbers are up yet in the garden. I think I planted onions in the same spot that I planted the cucumbers; but I think it will all work out. this is my favorite cucumber seed. they do very well. Very satisfied with ordering from you. Janice Holen
Very satisfied
I hope this product is as good as the services
Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds XL
These were started inside on a work table in the sunroom on the northeast side of the house in a Jiffy Pellet tray. Expecting a few days, I was amazed at how rapidly they germinated; they sprouted overnight and within 2 to 3 days they were pushing up the tray cover. Every planted seed germinated. I have already planted them in a "Patio Picker" above-ground garden, and they are standing about 6 inches tall and have begun to put on additional leaves (beyond the original two). Wow!
This was my first time ordering from Everwilde Farms, Inc. I was initially a little hesitant, but it turned out to be an excellent decision and I will order from them again. The order was filled quickly and I received it within a week. It was very well packaged. The seed packets were all intact. The information on each packet was clear and very useful -- more info than I've ever seen on a seed packet before.
Overall I'm giving this purchase 5 out of 5 stars. I am a very satisfied customer.
Super fast growing
Planted seeds about 4 days ago and we already have 3" of growth! I have never had growth this fast from the seeds at Lowe's and HD.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Cucumbers do not take well to transplanting, so either start them early in peat pots or plant them directly. Start Straight Eight cucumber seeds indoors about 2 weeks before frost, placing 3-4 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. Since cucumbers love to climb, providing a trellis will save space in your garden and produce straighter cucumbers that are easier to pick; however, the vines will simply spread out over the ground if no trellis is provided. Some gardeners plant their cucumbers with corn, since the two plants benefit each other and the cucumbers will climb the corn. Planting several radishes with cucumbers seems to repel damaging cucumber beetles; however, cucumbers do not like being planted near potatoes or aromatic herbs.
Growing: Straight Eight cucumbers tend to be very disease resistant. 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 straight, dark green cucumbers work very well for slicing. For best taste, harvest them as soon as they reach a length of 8". 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 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 Straight Eight cucumber 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 Straight Eight 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
Review
Perfect
Everything is perfect. The seeds and packaging are both nice. Excited to plant.
Review
rapid service
cant give a review on the seeds i bought it for someone and shipped them out the country
but the service was rapid. received them days after ordering
thanks. will be doing some more ordering and planting myself
Review
Wonderful Seeds
The seeds are sprouting and are true to the packaging. I also love the nice easy to close and keep closed packaging.
Review
cucumbers
Pretty much the same review as with the sweet corn. Very satisfied. I am not sure if the cucumbers are up yet in the garden. I think I planted onions in the same spot that I planted the cucumbers; but I think it will all work out. this is my favorite cucumber seed. they do very well. Very satisfied with ordering from you. Janice Holen
Review
Very satisfied
I hope this product is as good as the services
Review
Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds XL
These were started inside on a work table in the sunroom on the northeast side of the house in a Jiffy Pellet tray. Expecting a few days, I was amazed at how rapidly they germinated; they sprouted overnight and within 2 to 3 days they were pushing up the tray cover. Every planted seed germinated. I have already planted them in a "Patio Picker" above-ground garden, and they are standing about 6 inches tall and have begun to put on additional leaves (beyond the original two). Wow!
This was my first time ordering from Everwilde Farms, Inc. I was initially a little hesitant, but it turned out to be an excellent decision and I will order from them again. The order was filled quickly and I received it within a week. It was very well packaged. The seed packets were all intact. The information on each packet was clear and very useful -- more info than I've ever seen on a seed packet before.
Overall I'm giving this purchase 5 out of 5 stars. I am a very satisfied customer.
Review
Super fast growing
Planted seeds about 4 days ago and we already have 3" of growth! I have never had growth this fast from the seeds at Lowe's and HD.