Marketmore 76

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Marketmore 76 Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Jun 15th	Jun 29th	Aug 23rd – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Jun 8th	Jun 22nd	Aug 16th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 29th	Jun 12th	Aug 6th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 29th	Jun 12th	Aug 6th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Jun 2nd	Jun 16th	Aug 10th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 29th	Jun 12th	Aug 6th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	May 27th	Jun 10th	Aug 4th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	May 22nd	Jun 5th	Jul 30th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	May 18th	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	May 9th	May 23rd	Jul 17th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	May 4th	May 18th	Jul 12th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Apr 24th	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Apr 15th	Apr 29th	Jun 23rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Apr 6th	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Mar 20th	Apr 3rd	May 28th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Feb 23rd	Mar 9th	May 3rd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

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.