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- Days to maturity
- 58 days
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- United States
Overview
Straight Eight took the AAS Gold Medal back in 1935 and became the benchmark American slicing cucumber for decades. Fruits are dark green, smooth and symmetrical, about 8 inches long with white spines, blunt ends, thin skin, crisp flesh and a small seed cavity. It resists cucumber mosaic virus, but is notably susceptible to downy mildew, so skip it if that disease troubles your garden. Being open-pollinated, seed can be saved. Sow directly, an inch deep, into hills or rows once frost is past and the soil is warm and fertile; a trellis keeps fruit cleaner. Produces well in warm weather, suiting spring and fall plantings on the Gulf Coast.
Straight Eight traits
- Uniform 8-inch dark green fruits with white spines and small seed cavity
- Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus
- Very susceptible to downy mildew
- Open-pollinated heirloom; seed can be saved
- 1935 AAS Gold Medal winner
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Eight this page | 58 days | — | — |
| Early Green Cluster | 58 days | — | — |
| Japanese Climbing | 58–65 days | — | — |
| Panther | 58 days | — | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| True Lemon | 58–70 days | — | — |
| Ultra Pak | 58 days | — | — |
Straight Eight FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Straight Eight?
Straight Eight took the AAS Gold Medal back in 1935 and became the benchmark American slicing cucumber for decades. Fruits are dark green, smooth and symmetrical, about 8 inches long with white spines, blunt ends, thin skin, crisp flesh and a small seed cavity.
How many days to maturity is Straight Eight?
Straight Eight is listed at 58 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Straight Eight compare with other cucumber varieties?
Straight Eight: 58 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Early Green Cluster (58 days), Japanese Climbing (58–65 days), Panther (58 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Straight Eight good for?
Straight Eight is grown for fresh slicing, pickling.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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