West Coast Seeds (Spacemaster)
West Coast Seeds (Spacemaster)
Spacemaster cucumber was developed at Cornell University for its highly productive, but very compact vines. Dark green, smooth skinned fruits grow to 15-20cm (6-8") long on individual stems that rarely exceed 90cm (36"). This compact growth makes them a superb choice for container growing or production in smaller gardens. Pick at a smaller size for crunchy pickles, or let them reach full size for slicing.
Latin Name |
Cucumis sativus |
Days to Maturity |
58 days |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Exposure |
Full-sun |
Germination Rate | 60% |
Usual Seed Life | 3 Years |
Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
TIPS: Plant cucumbers beside asparagus, beans, Brassicas, celery, corn, dill, kohlrabi, lettuce, onion, peas, radish, and tomatoes. Avoid planting near potatoes and sage. Both corn and sunflowers can act as a trellis for cucumbers to good effect. Dill will help cucumbers by attracting predatory insects, and nasturtiums is said to improve the flavour and growth of cucumbers.