Cucumber Marketmore
Cucumis sativus Marketmore
These are a delicious dark green, regular shape variety of cucumber. They are ready to pick when 6’’ to 8” inches long. Low in calories and have great health benefits. They contain vitamin A, C, B1, B2, B6 and B11. These plants are rich in minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper and potassium. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, these cucumbers prefer a comfortably warm environment, so they don't do to great when our Florida summers really kick in. These make a great addition to your garden in late winter to mid summer, and again late summer, and into fall.
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Days to germination |
7-14 days |
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Days to maturity |
50-60 days |
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Life cycle |
annual |
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Plant time |
warm weather |
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Spacing |
24-36 inches |
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Sun |
6-8 hours sunlight |
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Soil temperature |
65-90 degrees |
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Optimum soil P.H |
6.0-6.8 |
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Height |
5-8ft |
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Harvest |
Spring/early summer, and fall |