Marketmore 76 Cucumber

Marketmore 76 is a dependable heirloom slicing cucumber producing long, slender, dark green fruits about 8 to 9 inches long with tough skin and a bright, refreshing flavor. It is a proven favorite for steady, heavy yields.

At a glance

• Variety: Marketmore 76 cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Dark green, 8 to 9 inches long
• Sun: Full sun
• Yield: Heavy and reliable
• Use: Slicing, salads, sandwiches

Best for

• Fresh slicing
• Salads and sandwiches
• Reliable high yields
• Home gardens and market growing
• Trellis or ground culture

How to grow

Direct sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed, or start indoors a few weeks early. Space plants about 12 inches apart in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Water evenly and pick fruit regularly to keep vines productive.

Flavor profile

Bright and refreshing with crisp, firm flesh that stays mild even on larger fruit.

About MIgardener

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