Poinsett 76

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as morning dew, Poinsett 76 delivers a cool, clean cucumber flavor with a satisfyingly firm bite and a refreshingly mild character.

At maturity, the fruit forms straight, market-ready slices with a smooth, dark-green skin and a subtly tapered silhouette that stays crisp for salads and bright garnishes. Grow Poinsett 76 for dependable midsummer harvests and a garden-to-plate texture that never turns soft.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

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Poinsett 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	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Aug 9th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	Jun 8th	Aug 2nd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	Jun 2nd	Jul 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 27th	Jul 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 22nd	Jul 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 18th	Jul 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	May 9th	Jul 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 24th	Jun 18th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 15th	Jun 9th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Apr 6th	May 31st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 20th	May 14th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 23rd	Apr 19th – 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)	12

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Poinsett 76 is built for crunch: its mild, clean cucumber flavor and firm flesh keep their structure even when dressed lightly or served ice-cold. Slice it thin on something fatty or salty—yogurt, feta, cured meats—so the cool bite cuts through without going watery on the plate.

Best Uses

thin raw slices for high-clarity salads
ice-cold garnish where crunch needs to hold
quick cucumber + acid quick-pickle slices (short soak)
sandwich rounds that won’t collapse into the bread

Flavor Profile

cool, clean cucumber flavor firm, snappy bite mild and watery with a fresh finish smooth, dark-green skin that stays pleasant in slices

Kitchen Pairings

lemon Greek yogurt feta white vinegar garlic black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common disease problem on cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and how do I fix it?

In cucumbers, powdery mildew is a frequent issue—look for a white, floury coating on leaves, especially as days warm and humidity rises. Remove badly infected leaves, improve airflow with wider spacing, and water at the base (not the foliage). If it keeps spreading, apply a sulfur-based fungicide or an approved mildew spray according to the label and repeat as directed.

How often should I water cucumber during the main growing phase (after flowering)?

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) need consistently moist soil—typically about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week, split into 1–3 deep waterings depending on heat. Keep the top few inches evenly damp; avoid letting the soil dry out between waterings because it can cause bitter fruit and misshapen cucumbers. Water early in the day and target the roots to reduce leaf wetness.

How can I tell when cucumbers are ready to harvest?

Harvest cucumbers when they reach the expected size for your variety and feel firm—most are ready around 50–60 days after sowing, depending on conditions. Check daily once plants start producing, because cucumbers quickly turn seedy and lose tenderness if left on the vine too long. Cut with pruners (don’t pull) to avoid damaging the vines and encourage continued harvesting.