{"product_id":"marketer-heirloom-cucumber-seeds","title":"Marketer, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarketer, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The 1943 All-America Selections Winner With 9-Inch Dark Green Slicers and CMV Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarketer (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) won the All-America Selections award in 1943 — and over 80 years later, it is still earning its place in home and market gardens across the country. Dark green with white spines and up to 9 inches in length, Marketer produces classic, refreshing cucumbers with a mild flavor and a hint of sweetness that makes them excellent for both slicing and pickling. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus. Performs especially well in hot and humid southern areas. A great choice for market growers and home gardeners alike. 55–65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Marketer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1943 All-America Selections Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e — over 80 years of proven garden performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable disease resistance for consistent yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforms well in hot and humid southern areas\u003c\/strong\u003e — heat-tolerant and adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark green, 9-inch fruits with white spines\u003c\/strong\u003e — classic cucumber appearance and flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor with a hint of sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent for slicing, pickling, and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket and home garden proven\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable at any scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1–2 weeks after last frost when soil has warmed to 65°F+, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 18–24 inches apart in rows 48 inches apart in rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8) in full sun. Trellis vertically to promote airflow and make harvesting easier, or allow to sprawl. Water consistently — cucumbers are mostly water and need even moisture for abundant yields. As a monoecious variety, plants produce both male and female flowers — insect or hand pollination required for fruit set. 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