{"product_id":"marketmore-76-cucumber-seeds-organic","title":"Cucumber, Marketmore 76 - Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarketmore 76 Cucumber is a reliable, productive variety that has become a staple in vegetable gardens for its excellent flavor and ease of growth. This heirloom cucumber produces straight, uniform fruit that grows to about 8-9 inches long, with dark green, tender skin and crisp, refreshing flesh. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Marketmore 76 matures in about 60-70 days, delivering consistent yields throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mild flavor and smooth texture make it ideal for slicing, adding to salads, or snacking fresh off the vine. This variety is highly resistant to common cucumber diseases, such as powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus, ensuring healthy, vigorous plants. The vines are compact yet productive, making them suitable for trellising to save space in small gardens. Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production, providing a steady supply for your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, Marketmore 76 Cucumber is a dependable choice for high-quality, flavorful cucumbers. Its combination of disease resistance, productivity, and great taste makes it a must-have for any summer vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e - Marketmore 76 - \u003ci\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e Marketmore 76 strain produces 8\"-9\" long fruits varying in diameter from 2\"-2.5\". Dark green even in hot weather with a sweet mild flavor. The fruit is blocky but tapers at both ends, covered in white spines with no stippling. Good for both home gardens or market in cool climate areas. Developed by Dr. Munger of Cornell University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to powdery mildew, downy mildew, angular leaf spot, cucumber mosaic virus, anthracnose and scab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant cucumbers in hills or mounds with plenty of added organic matter. Sow 6-7 seeds in a hill, thinning to the 3 best vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool regions, start seeds indoors 10-14 days before the last frost, or sow seeds directly when the soil is at least 70¬∞F. Plant seeds 18\" apart if trellised or 36\" apart if left to sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest while small to medium-sized for best flavor. Keep harvesting fruit, even if misshapen, to keep vines productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e70-95¬∞F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e3-10 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1'-4'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e58-75 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/strong\u003e18\"-48\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 \u003cstrong\u003e| Per 1\/4 lb bulk: \u003c\/strong\u003e4,270 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":44428258279559,"sku":"SNV8216","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":44428258312327,"sku":"SNV8216B","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/files\/organic-cucumber-marketmore-76.jpg?v=1775682142","url":"https:\/\/liveaquaponics.com\/products\/marketmore-76-cucumber-seeds-organic","provider":"Live Aquaponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}