Cucumber 'Straight 8'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sun City, California

Lake Wales, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

River Ranch, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Valdosta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Benton, Kentucky

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Vanceburg, Kentucky

Independence, Louisiana

Clinton, Massachusetts

Macomb, Michigan

La Crescent, Minnesota

Salisbury, New Hampshire

Dayton, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Willow Street, Pennsylvania

Freeport, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

Dayton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
0
neutral
2
negatives
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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

One of the better cukes for eating in salad or just peel and eat. I also use this one for Bread and Butter Pickles because it can get pre...Read More

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Oxford, ME (Zone 5a) | July 2007 | negative

We have tried growing this cultivar several times with no luck.

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mobile, AL (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | negative

Planted straight 8 in the summer of 2004. Taste was bitter and also the skin was very tough, I had to peel all the cucumbers, I much rat...Read More

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | June 2004 | positive

Very prolific, can be picked and used at any size, just a good all-around cuke.

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Tulsa, OK | January 2004 | positive

These cucumbers are extremely easy to grow from seed, and they grow up very quickly. Once this plant gets going, it grows and produces cu...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

This is one of the best of the standard slicing type cucumbers. Prolific and easy to grow. I have replaced it in my plantings with Straig...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | positive

I've always enjoyed this variety of cucumber.It has a wonderful rich taste when eaten fresh and makes yummy pickles.

When ...Read More

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