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- Days to maturity
- 56 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Spacemaster is a bush-type slicer built for containers and small beds: plants stand just 6 to 8 inches high and spread about 26 inches, yet produce full-size dark green, slender fruits about 7.5 inches long with crisp, mild flesh. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus and scab. Sow an inch deep in warm soil after frost, keep soil evenly moist to avoid bitter or misshapen fruit, and harvest regularly while fruit is firm and dark green. About 56 days.
Spacemaster traits
- Compact bush plants 6 to 8 inches tall, 26-inch spread
- Slender dark green fruits about 7.5 inches
- Resistant to CMV and scab
- Ideal for containers and small spaces
- About 56 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Container growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spacemaster this page | 56 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Dasher II | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Saladmore Bush F1 | About 55 days | Bush | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Pick a Bushel F1 | About 50 days | Bush | — |
Spacemaster FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Spacemaster?
Spacemaster is a bush-type slicer built for containers and small beds: plants stand just 6 to 8 inches high and spread about 26 inches, yet produce full-size dark green, slender fruits about 7.5 inches long with crisp, mild flesh. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus and scab.
How many days to maturity is Spacemaster?
Spacemaster is listed at 56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Spacemaster compare with other cucumber varieties?
Spacemaster: 56 days, bush. Similar cucumber varieties include Bush Champion (55 days), Dasher II (55 days), Saladmore Bush F1 (About 55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Spacemaster good for?
Spacemaster is grown for fresh slicing, container growing.
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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