Marketmore 76

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Cool, crisp cucumber flesh with a clean, bright snap—Marketmore 76 delivers that classic “fresh-from-the-garden” crunch in a dependable, slicing form.

Expect tender, deep-green fruits with a gently bumpy skin that stays pleasantly firm, ideal for everyday salads and quick pickling-style preserves. Vigorous and steady from season to season, this is a favorite for gardeners who want abundant, uniform harvests with a refreshing, garden-fresh flavor.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 9th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 23rd
Harvest Begins	Jul 17th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Marketmore 76 is the dependable slicer: watery-cool and crisp, with flesh that keeps its bite even when it’s salted or quickly pickled. Choose it when you want clean crunch in a bowl—this one won’t go soft or seedy-tender on you.

Best Uses

quick refrigerator pickles (chips or spears that stay snappy)
thick slices for salad where they won’t collapse
cooling cucumber raita-style yogurt bowls
sliced-and-salted snacking with olive oil and pepper

Flavor Profile

cool, watery refreshment classic garden snap with tender flesh mild, clean cucumber flavor with a bright finish firm skin that holds texture

Kitchen Pairings

yogurt lemon garlic olive oil black pepper feta cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often hits Cucumis sativus (cucumber) and how can I manage it at home?

Cucumber beetles (often striped/spotted) commonly spread bacterial wilt and can rapidly stunt young vines. Use floating row cover until flowering starts, then remove for pollination; if you see beetles, hand-pick early in the morning and apply an insecticidal soap focused on the undersides of leaves. Watch for sudden wilting and yellowing after beetle feeding—remove affected plants to reduce spread.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during active fruiting, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

During peak fruiting, keep the soil evenly moist with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings to prevent dry-out. Aim for consistently damp (not soggy) soil—mulch helps hold moisture and reduces leaf issues. If the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) dries, water deeply until the root zone is wet again.

How do I tell when Marketmore 76 cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are firm, uniformly green, and about 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) long for the classic slicing size, typically around 55 days from sowing/transplanting. Check daily in warm weather—overgrown cucumbers turn seedy and can slow new production. Use a knife or scissors to cut the fruit from the vine without snapping it.