Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds – High-Yield, Heirloom, Crisp & Disease-Resistant

Marketmore 76 Cucumber is a popular heirloom variety known for its exceptional flavor, high yields, and disease resistance. This dark green, smooth-skinned cucumber grows 8–9 inches long and stays crisp, juicy, and non-bitter even in warm weather. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and slicing, Marketmore 76 is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.

Key Features:

• Heirloom Variety – Time-tested, reliable, and easy to grow.
• High Yield – Prolific producer of straight, uniform cucumbers.
• Crisp & Delicious – Mild, refreshing taste with no bitterness.
• Disease-Resistant – Tolerant to powdery mildew, downy mildew, and mosaic virus.
• Long Harvest Season – Keeps producing throughout summer with regular picking.

Product Details:

• Quantity: 25+ seeds per pack
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Growth Habit: Vining, requires trellis or space to spread
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
• Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
• Fruit Size: 8–9 inches long, deep green skin

Planting Instructions:

• Sowing: Direct sow after the last frost, when soil is at least 65°F.
• Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep.
• Spacing: Space plants 12 inches apart, with 3–5 feet between rows.
• Germination: Takes 7–14 days in warm soil.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
• Trellising: Use a trellis or fence for straighter, cleaner cucumbers.
• Fertilizing: Apply compost or a balanced organic fertilizer for best growth.
• Harvesting: Pick when cucumbers are 8–9 inches long for best texture and flavor.

Culinary Uses:

• Fresh Eating – Crisp and refreshing, great for slicing.
• Salads & Sandwiches – Adds crunch and hydration.
• Pickling – Makes excellent mild pickles when harvested young.