Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds - Dark Green Slicing Cucumbers

Pick fresh crunch for salads and sandwiches with Marketmore 76 cucumber seeds. This slicing cucumber develops elongated, dark green fruit with crisp flesh. Grow the vines along a sturdy trellis for easier picking, or give them room to spread in a sunny vegetable bed.

Choose your seed quantity

This listing is for seeds to plant, not live plants or harvested cucumbers. Choose:

• 30 seeds
• 1/4 oz seeds
• 1 oz seeds
• 1/4 lb seeds
• 1 lb seeds

Bulk packs are sold by weight. Seed counts in weight-based packs vary by lot and are not guaranteed.

Variety details

• Variety: Marketmore 76
• Type: Slicing cucumber
• Fruit: Elongated, dark green cucumbers
• Harvest size: Commonly around 8 inches long; pick according to tenderness and fruit condition
• Uses: Fresh salads, sandwiches, and vegetable platters
• Habit: Vining
• Season: Warm-season annual, sensitive to frost
• Site: Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Fruit size, yield, and quality vary with conditions. This listing does not promise immunity to cucumber diseases or a particular harvest weight.

When to plant

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed, generally to at least 65–70°F. Avoid cold, wet soil and choose a growing window with enough warmth for flowering and fruit development.

For an early start, sow in individual pots approximately 2–3 weeks before your intended transplant date. Cucumbers can be transplanted while young if roots are handled gently; avoid root-bound plants and unnecessary disturbance.

Sowing and transplanting

1. Prepare a loose, weed-free bed or use a free-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow approximately 1/2–1 inch deep and water gently.
3. Keep the seed zone evenly moist, not saturated.
4. Thin crowded seedlings by snipping unwanted plants rather than pulling roots apart.
5. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions, then transplant into warm soil with the root ball intact.

Emergence depends on temperature, moisture, and seed condition. Protect tender plants from damaging cold and strong wind.

Spacing and trellis support

For trellised growing, allow approximately 12 inches between plants and adequate space between rows for airflow and picking. Ground-grown vines need more spreading room; allow approximately 18–24 inches between plants with rows around 4–5 feet apart, adjusting to your growing system.

Install a sturdy trellis early and guide young vines toward it. Support plants without tightly binding stems. Trellising can keep fruit easier to see and lift it away from the soil, but does not guarantee straight fruit or freedom from disease.

Watering and feeding

• Maintain consistent root-zone moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit enlargement.
• Water near the soil where possible rather than repeatedly wetting leaves.
• Mulch established plants after soil warms to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
• Incorporate finished compost where needed.
• Feed according to soil needs and fertilizer label directions, avoiding excessive nitrogen.

Repeated drought stress, uneven watering, and extreme temperatures can reduce fruit quality. Avoid leaving roots in waterlogged soil.

Flowers, pollination, and pests

Allow pollinators access to flowers. If using protective row covers, remove them when flowering begins. Poor pollination and weather stress can contribute to misshapen fruit or young cucumbers that stop growing.

Inspect regularly for cucumber beetles, aphids, and leaf problems. Keep the bed tidy and rotate crop locations where practical. Companion plants are not a reliable substitute for pest monitoring or appropriate protection.

Container growing

Use a roomy, stable container with drainage holes, vegetable potting mix, and an anchored climbing support. Allow space for roots and leaves rather than crowding several vines into a small pot. Check moisture frequently, especially in hot or windy conditions.

Harvest timing

The previous listing gives approximately 58–67 days without clearly identifying the starting point. Treat this as general guidance rather than a guaranteed harvest date. Temperature, plant establishment, and growing conditions affect timing.

Picking crisp cucumbers

Harvest while fruit is firm, green, and tender, before it becomes oversized, yellow, or seedy. Yellowing is a sign of advancing maturity, not the preferred stage for fresh slicing.

Check vines frequently once harvest begins. Use clean snips or a knife to cut each fruit's stem without damaging the main vine. Do not pull or twist fruit off. Regular picking prevents usable cucumbers from becoming overmature; continued production depends on plant health and weather.

Kitchen use and storage

Wash cucumbers thoroughly before slicing. Peel if desired and add to salads, sandwiches, or fresh vegetable dishes. Refrigerate harvested fruit promptly and use while crisp.

For pickling or preservation, use a tested recipe suitable for the cucumber size and preparation. Do not eat unusually bitter cucumbers. Discard them rather than attempting to remove bitterness by cooking or pickling.

Seed storage

Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and temperature extremes. Seeds supplied are for planting, not direct consumption or sprouting.