{"product_id":"cucumber-seeds-straight-8-f1-hybrid-organic","title":"Cucumber Seeds - Straight 8 F1 Hybrid (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50-65 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Straight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, certified organic, gynoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and scab. Straight 8 Elite F1 produces straight, 8-inch-long, dark-green slicing cucumbers. This hybrid was developed with bitter-free fruits and a more compact habit compared to the original Straight Eight heirloom variety.  ~1,100 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, while direct sowing is preferred, starting indoors is also an option in short-season areas.  Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. \/  Burpless - Burpless cucumbers have reduced levels of cucurbitacin. Burpless cucumbers are reportedly less bitter-tasting and less likely to cause digestive issues (indigestion, bloating, burping, etc.) in some people. They are also less attractive to cucumber beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gynoecious - These cucumbers produce primarily all female flowers, often leading to higher yields. A monoecious variety (producing male and female flowers) should be grown nearby as a pollen source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid - Around 45-64 Days from sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety is resistant to mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and scab. Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic, refreshing, and burpless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Straight 8 Elite F1 Hybrid Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. As a gynoecious variety, these plants will produce all female flowers. A pollinating monoecious variety should be grown nearby as a source for insect pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Straight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight 8 Elite F1 hybrid produces 8-inch straight, dark green fruits that are also burpless. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Straight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis productive cucumber variety is known for its high yields and great disease resistance. It is unusual to offer an F1 hybrid crop in certified organic seed, but it is possible - the two terms are not mutually exclusive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I recommend growing cucumbers with a vertical support, like a fence or a trellis, to promote healthy air circulation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/ashleigh-smith-compressed_480x480.jpg?v=1654009527\" alt=\"Ashleigh Smith\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Straight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g Packet - Approximately 110 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 4,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 17,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 88,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Straight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"3g Packet","offer_id":45134872936563,"sku":"83766","price":4.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45134872969331,"sku":"83767","price":24.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45134873002099,"sku":"83768","price":69.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45134873034867,"sku":"79814","price":217.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45134873067635,"sku":"83769","price":863.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782829513_cucumber_straight_8_elite_f1_organic_comp_e3863259-46af-4783-9275-2a1109898240.jpg?v=1782872410","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/cucumber-seeds-straight-8-f1-hybrid-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}