Spacemaster

Spacemaster is a compact, bush-type slicing cucumber bred at Cornell University for small gardens and container growing. Unlike sprawling standard cucumbers, its short vines grow only about two to three feet, making it ideal for patios, small beds, and containers while still producing full-size fruit. It bears smooth, dark green slicing cucumbers about seven to eight inches long with good flavor and crisp texture. Spacemaster carries useful disease resistance, including to cucumber mosaic virus and scab, and is productive despite its small footprint. Maturing in about 60 days, it is an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space who still want quality slicing cucumbers. Its combination of compact habit, dependable yield, and disease tolerance has made it a long-standing favorite for container and small-space gardening.