Organic 'Marketmore 76' cucumber

Organic 'Marketmore 76' cucumber (Cucumis sativus), offered by the seed company Aimers

This heirloom slicing cucumber variety produces dark green, straight, uniform fruit, approximately 20 to 22 cm long. The flesh is crisp, fresh, and without bitterness, ideal for slicing. Known for its high productivity and natural resistance to several diseases, this variety ensures a long and consistent harvest throughout the season.

Propagation: Direct sowing in spring or indoor sowing for an earlier harvest
Plant height: 200 to 300 cm
Package size: Approximately 75 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 70 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Dill, beans, lettuce
Incompatible plants: Potatoes

Planting and maintenance:
Sow when all risk of frost has passed and the soil is thoroughly warmed, ideally above 18°C ​​(64°F), in a sunny, sheltered location. Plant in mounds spaced 120 to 150 cm (4 to 6 inches) apart, in rich, warm, well-drained soil, then thin to three or four plants per row after emergence. Water regularly and evenly, preferably in the morning, and harvest frequently by cutting the fruit to encourage continuous production.