CUCUMBER Seeds, Straight Eight

Straight Eight Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight') is an heirloom, open-pollinated slicing cucumber and All-America Selections winner, producing straight, uniform, 8 inch dark-green fruits. Crisp and reliable, it is a home-garden classic.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated slicing cucumber
• Fruit length: About 8 inches
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich
• Temperature: Warm-season, above 70F

Best for

• Fresh salads and slicing
• Sandwiches and snacks
• Trellised and small-space gardens
• Warm-season planting

How to grow

Sow in spring or early summer once soil has warmed above 70F, in full sun and fertile soil. Keep moisture consistent during fruiting to prevent bitterness. A trellis or cage saves space and keeps fruit straight. Harvest cucumbers young and firm to keep the vines producing.

Flavor profile

Crisp, cool, and classic with tender skin and mild, refreshing flesh.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.