Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 76', marketmore 76 cucumber

marketmore 76 cucumber

Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 76'

Light: Full sun
Water: Keep consistent moisture for seedlings at transplant, then reduce to one deep watering a week unless leaves are visibly wilting.
Hardiness: Summer crop, extremely intolerant of frost, plant well after last chance of frost
Spacing: 1- 1.5' between plants, 2- 3' between rows.
Days to maturity: 60- 75
Soil notes: Rich, well draining garden soil, compost amendment beneficial

Fruit: 8- 9" long, dark green thick skin, perfect for slicing

Notes: Vining plant, benefits from trellising, heirloom variety cherished for its ruggedness- pest and disease resistant, withstands transport well, delicious flavor and crisp texture.