CUCUMBER SEEDS -Marketmore 76, Slicing

Marketmore 76 is a high-yield, open-pollinated slicer cucumber. It produces plentiful, 8-10 inch cucumbers with dark green skin and a weight of 8-12 ounces. The skin can be left on or removed for slicing and eating. This variety is popular in gardens and markets. Grow your own!

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Seeds per 1/4 Lb - 4,000

Seeds per 1 Lb - 16,000

Ripe in just 58-67 days, these 8-9 inch dark green cucumbers are highly sought after. Stays green even under stress. Ideal for slicing or pickling. Resistant to cucumber diseases.

Sowing: Cucumbers should not be transplanted, so either start them in peat pots indoors or directly plant them. Begin this process about 2 weeks before frost by placing 3-4 seeds 1/2" deep in the pot and keeping the temperature at least 80 degrees F. Once two or three leaves appear on each plant, remove all but the strongest one with scissors. "Harden" the seedlings by setting them outdoors during the day before planting, which should be done no sooner than a week after the last spring frost. For planting in a hill, put three seedlings or 7-8 seeds in each hill, spacing hills 4-5' apart. If planting in rows, ensure seedlings are 1' apart or plant 5 seeds within 1' and thin them later. Cucumbers thrive in warm climates and will not survive a light frost; take precautions if cold temperatures threaten. cover the seedlings. Since cucumbers love to climb, providing a trellis will save space in your garden and produce straighter cucumbers that are easier to pick; however, the vines will simply spread out over the ground if no trellis is provided. Some gardeners plant their cucumbers with corn, since the two plants benefit each other and the cucumbers will climb the corn. Planting several radishes with cucumbers seems to repel damaging cucumber beetles; however, cucumbers do not like being planted near potatoes or aromatic herbs.

Growing: Marketmore cucumbers are known for their high resistance to diseases. Adequate moisture is essential for producing top-quality cucumbers; it is important to maintain consistently moist soil. Once the vines have grown, use mulch or straw to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Be vigilant for cucumber beetles and promptly eliminate them to prevent harm.

Harvesting: This black spined cucumber variety has a slight taper and is perfect for pickling, but also great for fresh eating at a larger size. Consistent picking throughout the season will result in a high yield. Look for the cucumber to turn yellow at the blossom end, indicating it has reached its peak. It's also important to note that cucumbers can be stored easily in the refrigerator.