{"product_id":"cucumber-straight-8-matchesseeds","title":"Cucumber Straight 8","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_dda561f65fd0179a\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeirloom Slicer | Perfectly Uniform | All-Season Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSince its introduction as an All-America Selections winner in 1935, Straight 8 has remained the benchmark for slicing cucumbers. This heirloom variety is prized for its remarkable consistency, producing smooth, dark green fruits that stay true to their name—straight, cylindrical, and roughly 8 inches long.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe flesh is crisp, white, and exceptionally mild, with a small seed cavity that makes it a delight for fresh eating. Whether you are layering them into sandwiches, tossing them into a summer salad, or simply enjoying them chilled with a bit of salt, Straight 8 delivers that classic, garden-fresh cucumber flavor without any bitterness.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e 58–65 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2 inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 inches (or 3 seeds per hill)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 feet \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHarvest Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFor the best flavor and texture, harvest when the fruits reach 6 to 8 inches in length. Picking regularly is the key to a productive garden; the more you harvest, the more the vine will produce. If they grow much larger, the skin can toughen, so keep those garden shears handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Pickling Window: \u003c\/b\u003e For the best pickles, harvest your cucumbers when they are between 2 and 4 inches long. If you miss a day and they get bigger, don't worry—they still taste great sliced fresh, but the smaller ones stay the crunchiest in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e3. Direct Sowing vs. Starts\u003c\/b\u003e In our climate, cucumbers love warm soil. If you're direct-sowing your Cucumbers, wait until the soil is consistently warm (mid-to-late May). For a head start, you can start them indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost, but be gentle when transplanting—cucumbers don't like their roots disturbed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matches Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt\/ 50+\/- Seeds","offer_id":51741289283864,"sku":"MS26-F3-E7048SC26","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5grams","offer_id":51741289316632,"sku":"MS26-F3-E7048SC26-5g","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10grams","offer_id":51741289349400,"sku":"MS26-F3-E7048SC26-10g","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6497\/1032\/files\/cucumber-straight-8_MatchesSeeds.png?v=1772480310","url":"https:\/\/matchesseeds.ca\/products\/cucumber-straight-8-matchesseeds","provider":"Matches Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}