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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".
- 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 🌻️
- pascalRated 2 out of 5 stars8/15/25Grow fine but get super large to quickly
they grow fairly fine. they are compact. but that can be troublesome because it makes it harder to prune. For harvests, you have to watch these really closely. From just one week to another, the cucumber can become obscenely large: which just makes the taste watered down, slightly mushy and hard skin. And like other cucumbers, they are susceptible to the same fungal disease that took down other cucumber plants.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/15/25Hey Pascal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about the Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds. We really appreciate you letting us know about the rapid growth and the challenges with harvesting timing, as well as the compact growth making pruning more difficult. Your point about watching them closely for optimal harvest is valuable information that other gardeners can benefit from. We understand how frustrating it can be when cucumbers grow too quickly and affect the taste and texture. This feedback will be shared with our team. Your experience is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your growing journey is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- James B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/14/25A Good All Around Cucumber
First year to garden and planted these and they just took off. Any where from 6 to 9 inches. They tasted good whether sliced to add to salads, sandwiches or roasting with a little Parmesan cheese and herbs on top or picking (kosher dill or hot dill with Serrano peppers and/or red chili peppers). Another product that will be a staple for next year. Web site would not load a picture)
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests8/15/25Hey James,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic first-year gardening experience with our Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds! We're so excited that this first experience has made Spacemaster 80 a guaranteed staple for your garden next year - that's exactly what we love to hear from new gardeners who've found their go-to varieties! Keep on growing 🌻️