This classic variety is prized for its heavy yields, dependable disease resistance, and excellent fruit quality. It produces crisp, uniform slicing cucumbers over a long harvest season.
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Organic 'Marketmore' Cucumber
Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore'
Organic Marketmore Cucumber is a classic variety renowned for its productivity, outstanding flavor, and easy cultivation. It produces beautiful dark green cucumbers throughout the summer.
Quantity
About 60 seeds
Exposure
Full sun
Difficulty level
Moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Species
sativus
Cultivar
Marketmore
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic Marketmore Cucumber (Cucumis sativus ‘Marketmore’) is a classic, robust, highly productive variety valued for its long, uniform, dark green fruits with crisp texture and excellent flavor. This vigorous annual plant quickly forms long vines with abundant foliage, giving the vegetable garden a lush summer presence. Its generous yellow blooms attract bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators that directly support fruit formation. Known for its reliability and good resistance, this slicing cucumber is ideal for fresh, abundant summer harvests.
This cucumber grows best in full sun and rich, cool, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Direct sow once the soil has thoroughly warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Regular, even watering encourages tender, crisp fruits with minimal bitterness, especially during hot weather. Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, while compost supports rapid growth. Trellis growing is recommended to improve air circulation, simplify harvests, and maximize space in urban or family vegetable gardens.
Ideal for salads, sandwiches, healthy snacks, and vegetable platters, Organic Marketmore Cucumber produces abundant harvests over a long period. Regular picking keeps the fruits at their best texture and encourages continuous production of new cucumbers. It fits beautifully into food gardens, edible landscapes, and full-sun vertical growing systems. Paired with Garlic, Basil, Beans, or Corn, it integrates easily into a diverse garden layout. Its flowering supports pollinators and contributes to a lively, productive, balanced garden.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Establishment temperature
21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Best planting time
May to June
Propagation
Propagated by seed. Seeds can be saved from fully mature fruits when proper isolation distances are maintained.
Growing method
Direct sow once the soil has thoroughly warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Plant the seeds 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in) deep in rich, cool, well-drained soil. Choose a full-sun location to maximize flowering and fruit production. Water regularly to maintain even growth and prevent bitterness. Growing on a trellis improves air circulation and helps reduce foliar diseases. Harvest cucumbers frequently to encourage continuous fruit production.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
10°C (50°F)
Watering
Cucumbers require regular, even watering to produce tender, crisp fruits. Dry periods can reduce both fruit quality and yield.
Soil type
Rich, cool, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Fertile soil promotes vigorous growth and abundant production of uniform fruits.
Fertilization
Marketmore Cucumber benefits from generous applications of compost before sowing. Balanced organic fertilization throughout the season encourages vigorous growth and prolonged fruit production.
Seasonal care
Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist and prevent bitterness. Apply mulch to reduce evaporation and suppress weeds. Harvest fruits as soon as they reach their ideal size to encourage continuous production. Monitor for foliar diseases and maintain good air circulation. A mid-season application of compost helps sustain vigorous, productive vines.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)
Organic Marketmore Cucumber grows very well in large containers with excellent drainage. A trellis or vertical support allows the vines to climb, improves air circulation, simplifies harvesting, and saves valuable space. Use a rich, organic growing mix and maintain even soil moisture throughout the season. This variety is especially well suited to sunny balconies, patios, and urban vegetable gardens.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom period
Abundant yellow flowers attract numerous pollinators essential for fruit production. Strong bee activity directly improves yields.
Fruiting
Long green fruits primarily grown for fresh eating
Harvest
The first cucumbers are ready about 65 days after sowing. Harvest regularly to maintain abundant production and the finest eating quality.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Garlic, basil, bean, corn
Avoid planting with
Potato, sage
Salads, fresh eating, sandwiches, sliced cucumbers, snacks
From the garden to inspiration.
Marketmore Cucumber is prized for its long, crisp, flavorful fruits that are perfect for fresh eating all summer long. It is ideal for salads, sandwiches, vegetable platters, and healthy snacks. The firm, mild flesh maintains excellent quality even as fruits reach full size. Its generous harvests are also perfect for refreshing summer recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
The first fruits are usually ready about 65 days after sowing. Frequent harvesting encourages abundant production throughout the season.
Yes. Vertical growing is highly recommended because it improves air circulation, simplifies maintenance, produces cleaner fruits, and maximizes garden space.
Yes. It is one of the finest slicing cucumbers, valued for its crisp texture, mild flavor, and excellent fresh eating quality.
Yes. These certified organic, open-pollinated seeds are ideal for ecological gardening and can be saved when proper isolation distances are maintained.
Its strengths, naturally.
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