The Marketmore Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is one of the most reliable and widely grown slicing cucumber varieties. Developed for consistent performance and excellent disease resistance, it produces straight, dark green fruits about 8 inches long with tender skin and crisp texture.
This heirloom favorite thrives in both home gardens and commercial plantings, offering heavy yields, uniform fruiting, and outstanding flavor. Marketmore 76 performs well in a variety of soil types and is perfect for gardeners seeking a dependable, open-pollinated cucumber that’s ideal for fresh eating or pickling.
Features
- Heirloom Variety: Time-tested cucumber with exceptional taste and productivity.
- Straight, Uniform Fruits: Classic slicing cucumbers, perfect for salads and sandwiches.
- Disease Resistant: Resistant to common cucumber diseases like mosaic virus and mildew.
- High-Yielding Plants: Consistent production over a long harvest period.
- Non-GMO Seeds: Naturally grown and untreated for safe home gardening.
Specifications
- Common Name: Marketmore Cucumber
- Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
- Plant Type: Annual vine vegetable
- USDA Zones: 3 – 11
- Maturity: 65 – 75 days
- Fruit Size: 7–9 inches long
- Fruit Color: Deep green
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile loam
- Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to early summer planting
- Growth Habit: Vining (trellising recommended)
Planting Guide
- Sowing Time: After last frost when soil warms to 70°F (21°C).
- Seed Depth: ½ inch (1.25 cm).
- Spacing: 12 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart.
- Germination: 5–10 days.
- Support: Provide trellis or netting for straight, clean fruits.
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture; mulch to retain soil hydration.
- Harvest: Pick when 7–9 inches long for best flavor and texture.
Care Tips
- Rotate crops annually to prevent disease buildup.
- Fertilize with a balanced 10-10-10 mix every 3–4 weeks.
- Avoid overhead watering to reduce mildew risk.
- Harvest frequently to encourage continuous fruiting.
