1# SPACE MASTER CUCUMBER SEED

Space Master 80 Cucumber is a compact, space‑saving slicing cucumber variety bred specifically for small gardens and containers, while still producing full‑size cucumbers.

Space Master 80 Cucumber — Seed Information

Quick Overview

• Type: Compact vining / semi‑bush cucumber

• Fruit length: ~7–8 inches

• Skin: Medium green with slight mottling

• Flavor: Mild, crisp, never bitter

• Use: Fresh slicing, salads

• Days to maturity: ~55–60 days

• Vine length: ~2–3 feet

• Pollination: Open‑pollinated

Why gardeners love Space Master 80

• ✅ Perfect for containers, raised beds, and small gardens

• ✅ Produces full‑size cucumbers on short vines

• ✅ Mild flavor with thin, tender skin

• ✅ Easier to manage than standard vining cucumbers

• ✅ Reliable yields even in limited space

“80” refers to the original breeding line—not fruit size or days to maturity.

Growing from seed

• Planting time: After last frost when soil is ≥65°F

• Seed depth: ½–1 inch

• Spacing:

  • In ground: 12 inches apart

  • Containers: 1 plant per 12–14″ pot

• Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)

• Soil: Rich, well‑drained, high in organic matter

• Water: Consistent watering is crucial—uneven moisture causes bitterness

Tip: Grows very well with or without a small trellis; vertical growth improves air circulation.

Harvesting

• Harvest when fruits reach 7–8 inches long

• Pick frequently to encourage continued production

• Overgrown fruit slows new set and reduces quality

Kitchen notes

• Excellent fresh slicing cucumber

• Great crunch for salads

• Thin skin usually doesn’t need peeling

• Not intended for pickling