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- Days to maturity
- About 60 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Breeder
- Ferry-Morse Seed
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Straight-8 is the Ferry-Morse cucumber that won an AAS Gold Medal in 1935, and it is still grown for its uniform, cylindrical, green slicers about 8 inches long and 2.25 inches across, with a sweet, mild flavor. Vines stay under 10 inches tall but spread about 36 inches; no staking is required. Seed goes in half an inch to an inch deep, spaced 6 inches along rows, or drop 5 or 6 seeds per hill with hills 4 to 5 feet apart. Direct sowing is the way to go, since transplanting is not recommended. Harvest starts around 60 days from seed.
Straight-8 traits
- Uniform cylindrical fruits about 8 by 2.25 inches
- Sweet, mild flavor
- Vines under 10 inches tall, spreading about 36 inches
- Direct sow in rows or hills; about 60 days
- 1935 AAS Gold Medal winner
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight-8 this page | About 60 days | Vining | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
| Sweet Success hybrid | About 54 days | Vining | — |
| Diva | 32 days | Vining | — |
| Green Light F1 | 30–37 days | Vining | — |
Straight-8 FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Straight-8?
Straight-8 is the Ferry-Morse cucumber that won an AAS Gold Medal in 1935, and it is still grown for its uniform, cylindrical, green slicers about 8 inches long and 2.25 inches across, with a sweet, mild flavor. Vines stay under 10 inches tall but spread about 36 inches; no staking is required.
How many days to maturity is Straight-8?
Straight-8 is listed at About 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Straight-8 compare with other cucumber varieties?
Straight-8: About 60 days, vining. Similar cucumber varieties include Fanfare hybrid (About 63 days), Sweet Success hybrid (About 54 days), Diva (32 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Straight-8 good for?
Straight-8 is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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