Spacemaster 80, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The Compact Bush Cucumber for Containers, Hanging Baskets, and Small Gardens
Spacemaster 80 (Cucumis sativus) is the cucumber for gardeners who refuse to let limited space limit their harvest. This compact bush variety produces 2–3 foot vines with no runners — perfect for containers, hanging baskets, raised beds, and small garden plots — yet bears a full crop of dark green, smooth, slender, uniform 7–8 inch cucumbers with mild, slightly sweet, crisp flesh. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. Adaptable to a wide range of climates. Deer resistant. Monoecious. 60–65 days.
Why Grow Spacemaster 80?
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Compact 2–3 foot vines with no runners — perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and small spaces
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4-disease resistance package — CMV, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab
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Dark green, smooth, uniform 7–8 inch fruits — slender, cylindrical, mild and slightly sweet
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Adaptable to a wide range of climates — reliable performer across zones 2–12
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Deer resistant — hairy leaves and prickly spines deter deer
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Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year
Growing Notes
Direct sow 1–2 weeks after last frost (preferred) or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 18–24 inches apart in rows 48 inches apart in rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8) in full sun. Germination temperature 75–85°F. Optimal growing temperature 64–86°F — frost-sensitive; damaged below 50°F. Compact habit means no trellis required, though vertical support improves airflow. Water consistently. As a monoecious variety, plants produce both male and female flowers — insect or hand pollination required. Harvest at 7–8 inches; harvest frequently to keep vines producing. Use pruning shears — do not pull.
Watch for: Snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Practice crop rotation to reduce pest and disease pressure.
| Days to Maturity |
60–65 days |
| Days to Germination |
6–10 days at 75–85°F |
| Fruit Size |
7–8 inches, slender, smooth, uniform |
| Skin Color |
Dark green, smooth |
| Flavor |
Mild, slightly sweet, crisp |
| Vine Length |
2–3 feet, no runners |
| Plant Spread |
24–36 inches |
| Disease Resistance |
CMV, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Scab |
| Best For |
Containers, hanging baskets, small gardens, raised beds |
| Planting Depth |
1 inch |
| Plant Spacing |
18–24 inches |
| Row Spacing |
48 inches |
| Soil |
Rich, well-draining; pH 6.0–6.8 |
| Temp |
64–86°F; frost-sensitive; damaged below 50°F |
| Light |
Full sun |
| Pollination |
Monoecious — insect or hand pollination required |
| Deer Resistant |
Yes |
| USDA Zones |
2–12 (annual) |
| Latin Name |
Cucumis sativus |
| Type |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.
