Wetsel Seed Straight Eight Cucumber Seed

Named for its perfectly straight fruit, this variety is a very productive yielder and grows in to 8 in. long 2.5 in. fruit. The fruit has smooth skin with a cylindrical shape and rounded blunt ends. It has a small seed cavity and crisp, fine-grained flesh that is known for its high quality and excellent flavor.

Planting Information:

When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny, well drained location and sow seed in the late spring when the soil is warm, and all danger of frost is past. For earlier crop, start indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist, and feed monthly. Tie vines on trellis to save space.
Harvesting: Pick at any size up to 6-8 in./15-20 cm. and before fruit color begins to turn yellow. Pick regularly so fruit will continue to form.

Seed Variety: Cucumber, Straight Eight
Germination Time: 7 – 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 55 – 70 Days
Planting Depth: 1/2 in. – 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 4 in. – 6 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 6 – 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 4 – 6ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 3 – 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun