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marketmore cucumber seeds

No.00349
Classic Marketmore cucumber seeds. Reliable open-pollinated slicing cucumber with dark green skin, crisp flesh and good disease resistance for home gardens.
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  • marketmore cucumber seeds

Description

Marketmore is a classic, trusted slicing cucumber variety beloved by home gardeners for decades. It produces straight, uniform, dark-green cucumbers with crisp, refreshing white flesh. The vines are vigorous and show good tolerance to common cucumber diseases including scab and mosaic virus. Excellent for fresh slicing, salads and summer eating. Reliable yielder in home garden beds and trellis plantings.

Specifications

  • Variety: Marketmore (open-pollinated slicing cucumber)
  • Fruit feature: Straight, dark green, crisp white flesh
  • Growth habit: Warm-season vining cucumber
  • Germination Rate: ≥85%
  • Disease tolerance: Good field tolerance to scab and mosaic virus

Detailed Planting Guide

  1. Sowing time: Sow outdoors after last frost, soil temperature above 18°C. Can start indoors 3–4 weeks early for transplanting.
  2. Sowing method: Direct sow 3–4 seeds per hill, 2–3 cm deep. Space hills 90–120 cm apart.
  3. Site: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  4. Support: Trellis growing produces straighter fruits and saves space; ground growing is also acceptable.
  5. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Water at base.
  6. Fertilizer: Apply compost or balanced fertilizer at planting; side-dress with nitrogen when vines start running.
  7. Harvest: Pick cucumbers when 15–20 cm long, before they turn yellow. Frequent harvesting boosts yield.

Packaging & Shipping: Sealed moisture-proof inner bag preserves seed vitality. Outer shock-absorbing packaging protects seeds from squeezing and dampness during international transit.

FAQ Q: Is Marketmore a hybrid or heirloom? A: Marketmore is an open-pollinated variety; you can save seeds from mature fruits for future planting.

Q: How many cucumbers does one Marketmore plant produce? A: A healthy vine can yield 15–25 cucumbers over the season with regular harvesting.

Q: Does Marketmore need a trellis? A: Not required, but trellising improves air circulation, reduces disease and produces straighter fruits.

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