66 days. Open-pollinated.
Marketmore 76 is an open-pollinated slicer cucumber and a longtime standard among home gardeners due to its hardiness and classic cucumber flavor. Vines are vigorous, productive, and highly disease resistant. They do well in both warm and cool weather, and produce fruits over a longer period of time compared to other slicing varieties. Dark green fruits are 8 to 10 inches long with slightly bumpy skin. Perfect for slicing or pickling!
Marketmore 76
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 12 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/2 inch Plant Spacing: 36 to 60 inches or 12 inches for a trellis Germination Temp: 60°F to 90°F Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Maturation: 66 days Growing Tips
Start cucumbers indoors about 2 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat pots. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature above 70°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 7 to 14 days.
When the danger of frost has passed and the cucumber seedlings have developed their second set of true leaves, plant the seedlings 36 to 60 inches apart (or 12 inches apart if you're using a trellis) in a location with full sun and rich soil. Water frequently and consider applying mulch or straw around the base of the plant to retain moisture in the soil.