CUCUMBER Seeds, Marketmore

Marketmore 76 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore') is an heirloom, open-pollinated slicing cucumber producing straight, dark-green, 8 to 9 inch fruits with classic flavor. Reliable and disease-resistant, it is a home-garden favorite.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated slicing cucumber
• Fruit length: 8 to 9 inches
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich
• Temperature: Warm-season, above 70F

Best for

• Fresh salads and slicing
• Sandwiches and snacks
• Trellised and small-space gardens
• Warm-season planting

How to grow

Sow in spring or early summer once soil has warmed above 70F, in full sun and fertile soil. Keep moisture consistent, especially during fruiting, to prevent bitterness. A trellis or cage saves space and keeps fruit straight and clean. Harvest cucumbers young and firm for the best flavor and to keep vines producing.

Flavor profile

Crisp, cool, and classic with tender, edible dark-green skin and refreshing flesh.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.