Cucumber, Marketmore 76-Organic
Item 3504
Cucumis sativus
The standard slicing cucumber, with mildly sweet and crunchy 8-9” dark green fruits. Highly disease-resistant. Marketmore is a prolific late-season variety that produces until fall frost. Resistant to scab, cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 36″ (91cm)
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Cucumbers grow best when direct sown after last spring frost when soil has warmed to 70°F. Prefers rich soil, but will produce well in almost any garden with full sun. Start transplants indoors five weeks before last frost date.
Cucumbers have shallow roots and need consistent watering for best production. Feed monthly with compost or fertilizer.