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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
Plant Resistance
- Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistant
- Downy Mildew Resistant
- Powdery Mildew Resistant
- Scab Resistant
About Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
7"–8" long, dark green, smooth cucumbers. 'Spacemaster 80' plants are resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab.
Planting Cucumber
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 23 feet of trellised cucumbers. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & 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". |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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46 reviews
- Marilyn P.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars4/15/26Easy to germinate. Very prone to rot
Rotted early even with soilless media. Zero “keepers out of first sowing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Marilyn,
We're so sorry to hear about the rot issues you experienced with your Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds! That's definitely frustrating, especially when the germination went so well initially. Cucumber seedlings can be tricky with moisture levels - they love humidity for germination but can be sensitive to too much moisture around the stems once they're up. Even with soilless media, sometimes air circulation and watering technique can make all the difference. We really appreciate you sharing your experience as it helps other gardeners know what to watch for. We hope your next sowing gives you much better results! Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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 🌻️