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Cucumber Straight Eight is a unique and delicious type of cucumber that is perfect for pickling and eating fresh. The cucumber has an 8-sided shape and a crisp texture with a sweet and mild flavor. It is an heirloom variety that has been in cultivation since the early 1900s.
The Straight Eight cucumber plant is a vigorous grower that produces abundant yields. It is a vining plant that can grow up to 8 feet tall and is resistant to both powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. The cucumbers are ready to be harvested about 60 to 70 days after planting when they are 8 to 10 inches long.
The Straight Eight cucumbers are great for pickling and canning as they have a thin skin and are not overly seedy. They can also be eaten fresh as they have a crunchy texture and sweet flavor. They are also great for making salads, savory dishes, and cold soups.
The Straight Eight cucumber is an excellent choice for home gardeners as it is easy to grow and produces a good yield. It is also a great addition to a vegetable garden as it has a long harvest season and can be enjoyed fresh or pickled.
This heirloom variety of cucumber is an excellent choice for both home gardeners and commercial farmers. With its 8-sided shape, sweet flavor, and long harvest season, the Straight Eight cucumber is sure to be a hit in the garden.
How to Grow Your :
1. Soak in water for 24 to 48 hours before you t them. This allows moisture to penetrate the coat and leads to swelling of the ’s parts to spur germination.
2. Find a location with well-drained, organic-rich, sandy or silt loam and with a minimum average temperature of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the t’s early growth. The most favorable temperature range is between 75 to 80 degrees. The t should ideally receive six hours of sun per.
3. Till the soil to rid it of weeds and to increase air circulation. Apply compost to the soil after tilling.
4. Place two or three in a hole about ½ to 1 inch deep in the soil along a fence or under a 6-foot-tall trellis form. The holes should be 15 to 23 inches apart and rows 3 to 5 feet apart.You can also start in small plastic pots in a commercial soil mix.
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