Cucumber
Seed # 150
Basic Information
- Seed Number
- 150
- Seed Name
- Cucumber
- Variety
- Space Master
- Category
- Vegetable
- Plant Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Plant Type
- Compact slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
- Planting Method
- Direct Sow or Transplant
- Seed Status
- In Seed Bank
- Created
- 2026-08-14 00:50:34
- Updated
- 2026-08-19 15:35:29
Planting Information
- Start Planting Date
- Apr 14
- Last Recommended Planting Date
- Jul 15
- Plantable Months
- April, May, June, July
- Indoor Start
- Apr 14 – Apr 21
- Direct Sow
- May 19 – Jul 15
- Transplant
- May 19 – Jun 15
- Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost
- 3 weeks
- Transplant Weeks After Frost
- 2 weeks
- Germination Days
- 7–10 days
- Harvest/Maturity
- 55 days
- Succession Planting
- 14 days
Growing Conditions
- Ideal Soil Temperature
- 70-90°F
- Planting Depth
- 1/2 in
- Plant Spacing
- 12-24 in
- Row Spacing
- 6 ft
- Thin-To Spacing
- 12-24 in
- Sun Requirements
- Full sun
- Water Needs
- Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development; approximately 1 in/week is a practical baseline
- Soil Preference
- Fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Minimum Container Size
- 5 gal
- Plant Height
- Compact vines approximately 2-3 ft
- Perennial/Biennial Status
- Annual
- Container Friendly
- Yes
- Trellis/Support Needed
- No
- Frost Tolerant
- No
- Heat Tolerant
- Yes
- Drought Tolerant
- No
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Medicinal
- No
Garden Uses
Container Culinary Pollinator Seed SavingCompanion Planting
| Plant | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Beans | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Marigold | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Nasturtiums | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Peas | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Cantaloupe | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cantaloupe | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cantaloupe | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cantaloupe | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Gourd | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Gourd | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Gourd | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Gourd | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Luffa | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Pumpkin | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Pumpkin | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Pumpkin | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Pumpkin | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Pumpkin | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Squash | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Squash | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Squash | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Watermelon | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Watermelon | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Watermelon | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Watermelon | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Watermelon | Avoid | Not recorded |
Storage
- Seed Source/Brand
- Ferry-Morse; Utah State Extension
- Packet Year
- Not recorded
- Quantity Notes
- Not recorded
- Purchase Date
- Not recorded
- Expiration Year
- Not recorded
- Storage Box
- Not recorded
- Container
- Not recorded
- Envelope
- Not recorded
- Row
- Not recorded
- Slot
- Not recorded
- Storage Notes
- Not recorded
Notes
Original Planting Method: Direct sow after soil warms, or start indoors ~2–3 weeks before transplanting. Avoid root-bound transplants.
Original Start Planting Date: Apr 15 – Apr 25 indoors; ~May 15 direct sow
Original Last Suggested Planting Date: ~Jul 10
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: Transplant/direct sow ~May 15 – Jul 10 after frost when soil is warm and nights are generally mild.
Container Friendly: Yes; excellent container cucumber; ~24+ in container ideal
Pollinator Friendly: Yes; pollinators important for fruit set
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary vegetable
Succession / Reusable Notes: Second sowing 3–4 weeks after first can refresh production. Pick often so plants keep setting fruit.
Zone 6B Notes: Wait until after Zone 6B frost period and warm soil. Spacemaster/Space Master is especially useful for patios, raised beds, and small gardens.
Companion Plants: Dill, nasturtiums, marigolds, radishes, beans, peas
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Cold/wet soil can rot seed. Watch for cucumber beetles and mildew. Keep watering steady and rotate cucurbits. Flowers need pollinators for good fruit set.
Sources: Ferry-Morse: https://ferrymorse.com/products/cucumber-spacemaster-organic-seeds | Utah State Extension: https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/cucumber-in-the-garden
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Zone 6B: Start indoors about 3 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after soil and nights are warm. Compact vines make Spacemaster particularly useful for small beds and containers.
Germination: Germinates in approximately 7-10 days. Avoid disturbing cucumber roots when transplanting.
Harvest: Harvest dark-green fruits at approximately 7-8 inches while crisp and tender. Frequent picking encourages further production.
Seed Saving: Spacemaster is Cucumis sativus and can cross with other cucumber varieties. Isolate or hand-pollinate for true seed.
Special Care: Spacemaster is specifically bred for limited space. It can be grown without a trellis, although a small support may keep fruit cleaner.
Research Source: Annie's Heirloom Seeds — https://anniesheirloomseeds.com/products/spacemaster-cucumber-cucumis-sativus — 7-10 day germination, 55-day maturity, 3-week indoor start, 1/2-inch depth and 12-24 inch spacing
Research Source: Burpee — https://www.burpee.com/cucumber-spacemaster-prod000698.html — compact vine habit, container suitability, 7.5-inch fruit and disease resistance
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