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Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds for Home Gardening

Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start indoors 2–4 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.

Soil should be at least 60–70°F (16–21°C) for germination.

Sow seeds about ½″ deep.

5–10 days under warm conditions.

How to Grow

Full sun exposure (6–8 hours/day) is ideal.

Trellis or cage can improve airflow and ease harvesting.

Pick fruit when 7–9″ long for optimal texture and flavour.

Apply balanced fertilizer every few weeks for better growth.

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Tips

Harvest frequently to encourage continued fruiting.

Avoid overcrowding and ensure good air circulation to reduce disease pressure.

Sow multiple seeds and thin to the strongest seedlings if necessary.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Compact

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact vine / bush

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom / Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Spacemaster 80 is a space-saving cucumber variety bred for gardeners with limited space. Its compact vines grow only about 2–3 feet long but still yield abundant 7–9″ smooth, dark green cucumbers. The fruits are ideal for fresh use or pickling and are known for crisp, non-bitter flavour. This variety shows good resistance to common diseases such as cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and scab, making it reliable for home garden production.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

7–9″

plant-height

Plant Height

2–3′

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

12–18″

planting-depth

Planting Depth

½″

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Full sun

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000162561

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Spacemaster 80 ideal for small gardens?

Its compact growth habit allows productive cucumber plants to fit into containers, raised beds, and limited spaces.

Can it grow successfully in patio containers?

Yes. Large containers with proper support provide suitable growing conditions for compact vines.

Which vegetables grow well with Spacemaster 80?

Lettuce, beans, peas, radishes, and carrots are suitable companion crops.

Does compact growth reduce harvest potential?

No. Compact plants can still produce a steady harvest under suitable growing conditions.

Are the cucumbers suitable for fresh meals?

Yes. Fruits are commonly prepared for salads, sandwiches, and refreshing snacks.

Do cucumber flowers attract beneficial insects?

The blossoms may attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering period.