Marketmore 76
Cucumis sativus
Long dark green cucumbers. The slender, refined "Marketmore look" has long been the standard for slicing cucumbers in the North. 8-9" fruits stay uniformly dark green even under weather stress. Begins bearing late, but picks for a relatively long time. USDA Certified Organic.
Harvest
58d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
2–11
USDA hardiness
Height
8-18 inches
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Marketmore 76 · Zones 2–11
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer. Soil: High Organic Matter. Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.. Spread: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: Medium. Propagation: Seed. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
The "vegetable" is botanically a fruit– it is a pepo, a berry with a hard rind. Long and cylindrical, starting out prickly when young and smoothing out to a bumpy surface as it matures. Length and girth can vary based on cultivar and culinary purpose but grow at least 3 in long. Some varieties are bred to be seedless.
Color: Green. Type: Berry. Length: > 3 inches. Width: 1-3 inches.
Garden value: Edible, Showy
Harvest time: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: Fruits are commonly eaten raw or pickled. Fresh cucumbers last in the fridge for about a week.
History & Origin
Origin: Himalaya to Northern Thailand
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Heat
- +Attracts: Bees
- +Edible: Fruits are commonly eaten raw or pickled. Fresh cucumbers last in the fridge for about a week.
- +Fast-growing
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Radishes
Repel cucumber beetles and squash bugs, act as trap crop
Marigolds
Deter cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with their scent
Nasturtiums
Act as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs
Bush Beans
Fix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for vertical space
Lettuce
Benefits from cucumber's shade and efficient use of garden space
Dill
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve cucumber growth
Sunflowers
Provide natural trellis support and attract pollinators
Catnip
Repels cucumber beetles, ants, and aphids effectively
Keep Apart
Aromatic Herbs
Strong herbs like sage can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor
Potatoes
Compete for nutrients and space, may increase disease susceptibility
Melons
Cross-pollination concerns and competition for space and nutrients
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Cucumber Mosaic Virus (Intermediate); Powdery Mildew (Intermediate); Scab (High)
Common Pests
Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, aphids
Diseases
Bacterial wilt, anthracnose (resistant to many others)