{"product_id":"cucumber-seeds-straight-eight","title":"CUCUMBER Seeds, Straight Eight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Eight Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight')\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated slicing cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit length:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season, above 70F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh salads and slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwiches and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrellised and small-space gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrisp, cool, and classic with tender skin and mild, refreshing flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304495485206,"sku":"E-10-1688862","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/CUCUMBER_Seeds_Straight_Eight.jpg?v=1764181491","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/cucumber-seeds-straight-eight","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}