Description

Marketmore 76 Cucumber is a widely grown, disease-resistant slicing cucumber known for its dependable yields, straight dark green fruits, and excellent flavor. It is a standard variety for both home gardens and market production due to its reliability, adaptability, and consistent fruit quality under a wide range of growing conditions.

This variety produces vigorous vining plants that perform best when given space to spread or support from a trellis. It is particularly valued for its resistance to common cucumber diseases such as powdery mildew, making it a strong choice for longer growing seasons and field production.

• Type: Slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants
• Vine length: 6–8 feet (can be trellised)
• Fruit size: 8–9 inches
• Days to maturity: 65–75 days

Marketmore 76 Cucumber grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture throughout the season. Seeds should be planted after soil temperatures have warmed and plants benefit from trellising to improve airflow and reduce disease pressure. Harvest fruits regularly while firm and dark green to encourage continued production and best eating quality.

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