Cucumber Seeds - Marketmore 76

Reliable, High-Yielding Variety for Delicious, Crisp Cucumbers

The Marketmore 76 cucumber is a popular heirloom variety known for its exceptional flavor, smooth skin, and consistent high yields. This variety is renowned for producing uniformly straight cucumbers with a dark green skin, making it a reliable choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers. With a mild, refreshing taste and crisp texture, Marketmore 76 cucumbers are perfect for fresh eating, slicing, and pickling.

Key Benefits

• Mild, Crisp Flavor: Marketmore 76 cucumbers offer a mild, refreshing flavor with a crisp texture that is ideal for fresh eating.
• Smooth, Dark Green Skin: The cucumbers have smooth, dark green skin that is attractive and easy to prepare, with few seeds inside.
• High Yields: Known for producing consistent yields over the growing season, this variety can provide a steady harvest of cucumbers.
• Disease Resistance: Marketmore 76 is resistant to common cucumber diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus, ensuring a healthier crop.
• Versatile Use: Whether for slicing, salads, or pickling, these cucumbers are perfect for a variety of culinary uses.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Spring: Wait until the soil temperature reaches 65°F (18°C) or higher before planting. This is usually after the last frost date in your area.

Planting Details

• Depth: Plant cucumber seeds about 1 inch deep in well-prepared soil.
• Spacing: Space the seeds about 6-12 inches apart in rows or on hills, allowing the vines to grow and spread.
• Light: Choose a site with full sun that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Enrich the soil with organic matter like compost for optimal growth.

Watering and Care

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water at the base of the plants to avoid wetting the foliage and encourage deep root growth.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or compost at planting time, and consider additional feeding midway through the growing season to promote strong growth and fruit production.
• Mulching: Use mulch to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature around the cucumber plants.
• Pruning: Prune excess growth to help with airflow and ensure better fruit production.

Harvesting

• Maturity: Marketmore 76 cucumbers mature in about 50-55 days from planting.
• Harvesting Time: Cucumbers should be harvested when they reach about 7-8 inches in length, still firm and crisp. They should be dark green and free of any yellowing or wrinkles.
• Frequent Harvesting: For continued production, harvest cucumbers frequently to encourage the plants to keep producing.

Uses

• Fresh Eating: With a smooth, tender skin and crisp flesh, Marketmore 76 cucumbers are excellent for raw eating in salads, sandwiches, or as a snack.
• Slicing: Perfect for slicing into rounds for topping salads, sandwiches, or even as a garnish.
• Pickling: Their firm texture and mild flavor make them a great choice for pickling. They hold up well during the canning process and create crunchy pickles.
• Salads and Salsas: Combine Marketmore 76 cucumbers with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and other garden vegetables to create delicious and refreshing salsas or salads.

Coverage

• Packet: One packet of Marketmore 76 cucumber seeds will typically cover around 50-75 square feet of garden space, depending on the planting method and spacing.

Why Choose Marketmore 76 Cucumbers?

Marketmore 76 cucumbers are a reliable, productive variety that offers consistent, high-quality fruit with minimal effort. Their mild, sweet flavor, crisp texture, and resistance to diseases make them a top choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Whether you're interested in fresh eating, slicing, or pickling, Marketmore 76 cucumbers are a must-have for your garden!