Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber Seeds

Key Features

• Premium Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds for smooth, crisp slicing cucumbers.

• Heirloom and non-GMO with high germination and uniform growth.

• Excellent disease tolerance, including common cucumber issues.

• Produces straight, dark-green cucumbers ideal for fresh use.

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and small-scale growers.

• High-volume search term: “cucumber seeds for planting” integrated naturally.

Specifications

• Seed Name: Marketmore 76 Cucumber

• Common Type: Slicing cucumber

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Heirloom: Yes

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–12

• Season: Spring–Summer planting

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Maturity Period: 55–70 days

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Row Spacing: 4–6 feet

• Sowing Method: Direct sow recommended

• Temperature Requirements: Warm soil above 18°C

• Suitable For: Gardens, containers, raised beds, trellised systems

• Fruit Characteristics: Straight, dark green, smooth skin, crisp texture

Planting Guide

1. Prepare Soil: Use loose, fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.

2. Sow Seeds: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is warm.

3. Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

4. Spacing: Keep 12–18 inches between plants.

5. Watering: Maintain even moisture; avoid overhead watering.

6. Sunlight: Ensure 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

7. Trellising: Support vines with a trellis for straight, clean cucumbers.

8. Harvesting: Pick regularly when cucumbers are firm and fully colored.