{"product_id":"marketmore-76-heirloom-cucumber-seeds","title":"Marketmore 76, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarketmore 76, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The Long-Bearing Dark Green Slicer That Thrives in Summer Heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarketmore 76 (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the slicing cucumber that home gardeners reach for when they want reliability, flavor, and a long harvest season. A very popular and productive mid-season variety, Marketmore 76 produces 8–9 inch, 2½ inch wide cucumbers with very dark green, smooth skin, light green juicy flesh, and a sweet, clean flavor that is excellent for fresh eating and salads. Vines bear over a longer period than most — a practical advantage for gardeners who want a steady supply through the season. Does well in the heat of summer. Matures later in the season for extended harvests. 67 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Marketmore 76?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-bearing vines\u003c\/strong\u003e — productive over a longer period than most slicing cucumbers; matures later for extended harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in summer heat\u003c\/strong\u003e — performs well in warm conditions; great for hot-season gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8–9 inch dark green fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, straight, 2½ inches wide with light green juicy flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, clean flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent for fresh eating and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery popular and productive\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proven home garden and market staple\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 inches apart in rows 7 feet apart (or 12 inches apart on a trellis) in rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8) in full sun. Optimal soil temperature 65–75°F. Water consistently — cucumbers are mostly water and need even moisture for abundant yields. Trellis vertically to promote airflow and easier harvesting. As a monoecious variety, plants produce both male and female flowers — insect or hand pollination required for fruit set. Harvest frequently while young to keep vines producing. Cut at the stem — do not pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn wireworms, cutworms, and fungal diseases. 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