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Cucumber · Slicing
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber
Bush · Cucurbitaceae
Spacemaster is a compact bush cucumber bred for tight gardens, raised beds, and patio containers, but it still makes full-size slicing fruit. It is one of the easiest cucumbers for beginners with small spaces because the vines stay short and productive.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
60–65 days
Sun
8+ hours
full sun 8+ hours
Spacing
12–18 "
Seed Start
2–4 weeks
before transplant
Container
Yes
5+ gallon pot
Height
1–2 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time3–10 days
Optimal Temp85°F
Seed Depth1"
Transplanting
Min Soil Temp65°F
Harden Off5 days
Watering
Weekly Water1–2 "
NeedsConsistent
MethodDrip
Soil
pH Range6–6.8
Soil TypeWarm, fertile, well-drained loam with plenty of compost.
SupportTrellis — A trellis keeps fruit cleaner, improves airflow, and saves space.
Resilience
Heat: HighCold: LowDrought: Low
Disease Resistance
CMVCcuDMPM
Common Problems
powdery-mildew
Cause: Warm days, humid nights, and aging foliage let mildew spread fast on cucurbits.
Prevention: Trellis, space well, avoid drought stress, and remove infected leaves early.
cucumber-beetles
Cause: Adults feed on seedlings and flowers and can spread bacterial wilt.
Prevention: Use row cover until bloom, scout often, and keep weeds down.
Nutrition
Feeding IntensityModerate feeder
Recommended RecipesRoot drench
Harvest
Pick when skin is glossy, seeds are still soft, and fruit matches the variety's mature size range.
Expected Yield4–10 lbs/plant
Storage
7 days — Refrigerate unwashed fruit in the crisper and avoid very cold storage below about 50°F for long periods.
Sources
seed_catalog
Botanical Interests
university
University of Minnesota Extension
Planting dates for Spacemaster Bush Cucumber vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.
