Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds - Cucumber, 20 seeds

Marketmore 76 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a warm-season annual vine grown for its straight, dark-green slicing cucumbers with crisp, mild flesh. It is a widely planted garden standard known for dependable yields over a long harvest. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Marketmore 76 Cucumber
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine; provide a trellis for straighter fruit and easier picking
• Soil Type: Rich, evenly moist loam with added organic matter
• Planting Time: Sow after the last frost when the soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 58–69 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm, or start indoors 3 weeks earlier.
• Soil: Fertile loam with plenty of compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water regularly so the soil stays evenly moist; mulch to conserve moisture.
• Spacing: Sow 1/2 inch deep, thinning to 12 inches apart with 36 inches between rows.
• Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–10 days at 75–90°F.
• Harvest: Pick dark-green fruits at 8–9 inches long, and keep picking frequently to extend production.
• Tips: A trellis keeps the fruit clean and straight; oversize fruits turn bitter and slow the vines.