Quantity
Variable
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
‘Marketer’ cucumber is a mid-season variety long appreciated for its high productivity, reliability in the garden, and consistent quality of dark green fruits with slightly spiny skin. This selection of Cucumis sativus stands out for its crisp texture, fresh and pleasant taste, and great versatility, suitable for both summer salads and homemade pickles. In the garden, it develops generous foliage that thrives in warmth, rich soil, and a sunny location to produce abundantly for several weeks. Grown in the ground, it quickly covers the space with its dense foliage, while on a trellis, it gains in aeration, yield, and elegance, transforming the crop into a productive green wall. Its flowers attract pollinators, essential for good fruit set, making it a useful plant in a lively and diverse garden ecosystem. Easy to grow with regular maintenance and frequent harvests, it is suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. By harvesting fruits on time, production is naturally prolonged, and optimal quality is enjoyed throughout the summer. Flavorful, generous, and easy to grow, the ‘Marketer’ cucumber remains a classic choice for an abundant and refreshing harvest.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 cm (1 in)
Establishment temperature
22 to 30 °C (72 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest63 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsDill, broccoli, chamomile, celery, kohlrabi, chives, cumin, fennel, bean, lettuce, marjoram, okra, oregano, pea, radish
Avoid planting withSwiss chard, mint, sage, rosemary, rue, savory, tomato, zucchini
Salads, marinades, trellised crops, fresh cuisine
