{"product_id":"slicing-cucumber","title":"Slicing Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarketmore 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Growing Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, 8–10 inches long, 2–3 inches diameter, slightly bumpy skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolific vining habit, requires 3-4 ft space, best trellised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly resistant to cucumber scab, mosaic virus, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, well-drained, fertile soil, 1–2 inches of water per week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and, when harvested young, for pickling. \u003cbr\u003eNote: Marketmore 76 is a common improved strain, prized for its ability to maintain good shape and color even under stressful, humid weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garage Gardener","offers":[{"title":"4.33\" Pot","offer_id":46604026380451,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/marketmore.jpg?v=1772303147","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/slicing-cucumber","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}