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Marketmore 76 — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Marketmore 76
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

58days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Plant 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Size: 8-9"
Shape: Straight, cylindrical slicing cucumber
Flavour: Classic cucumber flavor, crisp and refreshing with mild sweetness

In the kitchen

Fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, pickles, gazpacho

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetle, squash bug, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt (generally resistant to most common diseases)
Resistance: Cucumber Mosaic Virus (Intermediate); Powdery Mildew (Intermediate); Scab (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	June	July – August	July – September	September – August
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	August – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	August – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
6	April	May – June	May – July	July – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – August
8	March	April – May	April – June	June – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	May – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – June
11	January	February	February – March	April – May
12	January	February	February – March	April – May
13	January	February	February – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

MarigoldsDeter cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, also repel squash bugs

Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil and provide ground cover without competing for space

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control pests

LettuceProvides living mulch and cool soil while utilizing different root zones

SunflowersProvide natural trellising support and attract pollinators

CatnipRepels cucumber beetles, ants, and aphids more effectively than DEET

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and germination

MelonsCompete for same nutrients and space, can cross-pollinate affecting fruit quality

PotatoesRelease compounds that can stunt cucumber growth and attract shared pests

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Marketmore 76

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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