Slicing Cucumber
Slicing Cucumber
Marketmore is a popular, high-yielding heirloom slicing cucumber (often listed as Marketmore 76) introduced by Cornell University. It produces dark green, crisp, 8–10 inch fruits with a mild, non-bitter flavor. These, vining, disease-resistant plants thrive in full sun, producing through summer and fall.
Key Characteristics & Growing Info:
Fruit: Dark green, 8–10 inches long, 2–3 inches diameter, slightly bumpy skin.
Plant Type: Prolific vining habit, requires 3-4 ft space, best trellised.
Days to Maturity: 60–70 days.
Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to cucumber scab, mosaic virus, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.
Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained, fertile soil, 1–2 inches of water per week.
Use: Ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and, when harvested young, for pickling.
Note: Marketmore 76 is a common improved strain, prized for its ability to maintain good shape and color even under stressful, humid weather conditions.
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