LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
High yielding
GROWTH HABIT
Trailing vine
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Mild
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Vegetable Vine
PLANTING SEASON
Spring to summer
FRUIT SIZE
Medium
PLANT HEIGHT
up to 1.5 to 2 meters
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 4 to 11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
45 to 60 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
1 to 2 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber a popular cucumber variety?
What makes Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber a popular cucumber variety?
Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber is valued for its vigorous growth, dependable harvests, and crisp dark green fruits, making it a popular choice for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.
Where can Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber be grown?
Where can Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber be grown?
It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, greenhouses, trellised gardens, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun.
When are Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumbers ready to harvest?
When are Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumbers ready to harvest?
The cucumbers are typically ready to harvest when they reach their preferred size, develop a rich dark green color, and have firm, crisp skin. Harvest timing may vary depending on growing conditions.
How can Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumbers be used in the kitchen?
How can Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumbers be used in the kitchen?
The harvested cucumbers are suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, sliced snacks, vegetable platters, and a variety of homemade recipes.
Does regular harvesting encourage continued cucumber production?
Does regular harvesting encourage continued cucumber production?
Yes, harvesting mature cucumbers regularly may encourage continued flowering and fruit production under suitable growing conditions.
Can Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber be grown in containers?
Can Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumber be grown in containers?
Yes, it grows successfully in large containers with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, consistent watering, full sunlight, and suitable support such as a trellis, making it suitable for patios, balconies, and other small-space gardens.