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How to Grow Spacemaster 80

Cucumis sativus 'Spacemaster 80'

Your complete guide to growing Spacemaster 80.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧Water1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture important for containers
📅Harvest55-65 days
🗺Zones2–11
📏Height8-18 inches
Spacemaster 80📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Spacemaster 80

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 June July – September October – August
Zone 2 May – June July – August September
Zone 3 May June – August September – October
Zone 4 April – May June – July August – October
Zone 5 April May – July August – September
Zone 6 April May – July August – September
Zone 7 March – April May – June July – September
Zone 8 March April – June July – August
Zone 9 February March – May June – July
Zone 10 January – February March – April May – July
Zone 11 January February – March April – June
Zone 12 January February – March April – June
Zone 13 January February – March April – June

Companion Plants for Spacemaster 80

✓ Good companions

Beans

Fix nitrogen in soil and provide natural trellising support

Corn

Provides natural support structure and shade for cucumber vines

Dill

Attracts beneficial predatory insects that control cucumber pests

Lettuce

Benefits from cucumber's shade and efficient use of garden space

Marigolds

Deter aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles with their strong scent

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for cucumber beetles and aphids

Radishes

Repel cucumber beetles and improve soil structure with their taproot

Sunflowers

Attract beneficial insects and provide vertical growing support

✗ Keep away from

Aromatic herbs

Strong scents from sage, rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor

Melons

Cross-pollination concerns and competition for space and nutrients

Potatoes

Compete for nutrients and may increase disease susceptibility

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

10.0kcal
0.59gProtein
0.70gFiber
3.20mgVitamin C
0.22mgIron
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