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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 62 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Monoecious, Slicing Cucumber (Learn More)
Native: Southern Asia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 2'–3' vines
Variety Info: 7"–8" long, dark green, smooth cucumbers. 'Spacemaster 80' plants are resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab.
Attributes: Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistant, Powdery Mildew Resistant, Downy Mildew Resistant, Scab Resistant, Good for Containers, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat".
- YvonneRated 2 out of 5 stars2/1/26Bitter in hot climate
This is the only seed packet I did not like from BI. If you are living in a hot area where in summer time it’s always above 90 degrees, this is not a cucumber for you. It was really bitter even though I water the plants twice a day. I do recommend the tasty green cucumber. That one is a heat resistant variety.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/2/26Hey Yvonne,
Thank you so much for sharing your honest experience with the Spacemaster 80! Your feedback about growing conditions in extreme heat is incredibly valuable for other gardeners who might be dealing with similar high-temperature challenges.
We really appreciate you taking the time to recommend the Tasty Green variety as a better heat-resistant option - that kind of variety comparison from an experienced gardener is going to be so helpful for other customers in hot climates who are trying to decide which cucumber seeds will work best for their growing conditions.
Your real-world growing experience in those 90+ degree conditions gives other gardeners valuable insight into variety selection based on their local climate!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!
- David G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/5/25Great cucumber
Great beautiful
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests9/5/25Hey David G.,
The Spacemaster 80 Cucumbers truly are great! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Rebecca M.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/4/25Great Surprise
I had these seeds for 2 years before I planted them. I don’t typically like slicer cukes but do like snacking and pickling types. Texas 8a, finally decided to give these a try heading into the fall season. I prepared a trellis for them because for some reason I thought they would have a huge vine. I didn’t realize they were compact which to my surprise is absolutely perfect for my little garden. They are blooming profusely and the bumblebees are loving them. I am picking them young and are so crunchy. I didn’t think I would even like them before I planted and they have been my favorites out of 5 varieties this year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/4/25Hey Rebecca M.,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds! We absolutely love hearing stories like yours - there's nothing quite like planting something you're unsure about and having it become your absolute favorite! The fact that you held onto those seeds for 2 years and they still gave you such incredible results just shows what quality seeds can do.
It sounds like the compact nature of these plants was the perfect surprise for your little garden setup! We're thrilled to hear the bumblebees are loving those prolific blooms and that you're getting such wonderfully crunchy cukes by picking them young. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MelissaVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/30/25Did Not Germinate
What a bummer - these seeds did not germinate, and I carefully followed the instructions. Maybe next year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/10/25Hey Melissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️