Marketmore '76 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a variety of cucumbers known for its high yields, disease resistance, and excellent flavor. It is a warm-season vegetable that is well-suited for planting in the late spring or early summer and takes around 50-60 days to reach maturity. The fruit of the Marketmore '76 cucumber is long, dark green, and has smooth skin. It is a sliced cucumber, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and pickling.
To grow Marketmore '76 Cucumber, you will need:
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Full sun
- Cucumber seeds or seedlings
- Supporting structures, such as trellis or cages
Growing Instructions:
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Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost.
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Transplant seedlings to the garden after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. Space the plants about 2-3 feet apart.
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Water the cucumber regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize the cucumber with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Keep the cucumber free of weeds and remove any diseased or damaged leaves to help prevent disease.
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Provide support to the plants, such as a trellis or cage, to keep the fruit off the ground
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Harvest the cucumber when the fruit is glossy and firm, and the skin is shiny.
Chart:
Week | Task |
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1-4 | Start seeds indoors or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost date |
4-6 | Transplant seedlings to the garden or direct-sow seeds into the garden |
6-8 | Water the cucumber regularly, keep the soil consistently moist |
8-12 | Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer |
12-16 | Keep plants free of weeds and remove any diseased or damaged leaves |
16-18 | Provide support to the plants, such as a trellis or cage, to keep the fruit off the ground |
18-20 | Harvest the cucumber when the fruit is glossy and firm, and the skin is shiny. |