Slicing Cucumber Seeds - Marketmore 76
Best organic choice for home gardeners seeking disease-resistant slicing cucumbers.
Cultivate one of the finest slicing cucumbers available with Marketmore 76 seeds. These certified organic seeds yield dark-green fruits, approximately 8 inches long, known for their sweet flavor and tender texture, perfect for slicing and salads. Vines reach 4-6 feet and offer resistance to common issues like downy mildew, mosaic virus, and leaf spot. Each packet contains a minimum of 30 seeds, ensuring a rewarding harvest for your garden. Sow after the last frost in full sun, planting seeds about 1/2 inch deep for a bountiful yield.
$3.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Life Cycle
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Gardeners struggling with common crop diseases
- Homesteaders needing consistent and abundant harvests
- Seed savers looking to maintain heirloom varieties
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited vertical space
- Busy growers who might miss the optimal harvest window
- Gourmet cooks seeking unique or specialized flavor profiles
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against mildew and viruses ensures a reliable garden harvest.
Culinary Versatility
Ideal size and texture make these perfect for fresh summer salads.
Growth Reliability
Proven variety that performs consistently across diverse home garden environments.
Yield Potential
Vigorous vines produce a steady supply of fruits throughout the season.
Sourcing Quality
Certified organic status guarantees high-standard, chemical-free seed stock for growers.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this an accessible choice for beginners.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Annual
Minimum Seeds per Packet
30
Packet Weight
1g
Soil Temperature
60-90 ℉
Days to Sprout
4-13
Mature Spacing
18-24 inches
Seed Depth
1/2"
Days to Maturity
65
Features
- Excellent for garden and market slicing
- Sweet flavor and tender texture
- Resistant to common cucumber diseases
- Produces 8-inch dark-green fruits
- Certified organic seed stock
- Suitable for slicing and salads
- Vines grow to 4-6 feet
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the Marketmore 76 cucumber seeds for their exceptional reliability and robust performance. A key theme is outstanding seed quality, evidenced by consistently high germination rates that build immediate trust. Reviewers frequently praise the variety’s renowned disease resistance, noting healthy, productive vines even when other plants struggle. This resilience leads directly to satisfyingly high yields of straight, dark green cucumbers. Furthermore, the flavor is a major benefit; the cucumbers are consistently described as crisp and nonbitter, ideal for fresh eating. Overall, Marketmore 76 is regarded as a dependable classic that delivers consistent results for growers seeking a high performing, open pollinated slicing cucumber.
Know before you buy
Yes, Marketmore 76 is a reliable, high-yielding variety known for its disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for those new to growing cucumbers.
While you can let them sprawl on the ground, the 4-6 foot vines benefit from a trellis or netting. Vertical growing keeps the fruit clean, saves space, and makes harvesting much easier.
You can expect to start harvesting your cucumbers approximately 65 days after sowing. Ensure they are planted in full sun after the last frost for the best results.
Yes, these are certified organic seeds, meaning they are produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Marketmore 76 is specifically bred to resist common cucumber issues, including downy mildew, mosaic virus, and leaf spot, which helps ensure a healthier, more productive plant.
Yes, you can start them indoors as transplants or direct sow them into the garden once the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. If starting indoors, be careful when transplanting, as cucumbers have sensitive root systems.
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