Marketmore 76 Heirloom Cucumber Seeds

Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds

Grow crisp, flavorful slicing cucumbers with Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds — a dependable heirloom favorite known for heavy harvests, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding garden performance. Perfect for home gardeners, raised beds, and larger backyard gardens, Marketmore 76 produces dark green cucumbers with refreshing flavor all season long.

History

Marketmore 76 cucumbers were developed by Dr. Henry Munger at Cornell University and introduced in 1976 as an improved version of the original Marketmore cucumber. This variety quickly became popular for its strong disease resistance, productive vines, and ability to thrive in a wide range of growing conditions. Today, Marketmore 76 remains one of the most trusted slicing cucumbers for home gardens across the United States.

Plant Profile

• Days to Maturity: 58–65 days
• Fruit Size: 8–9 inches long
• Plant Size: Vigorous vines spreading 5–6 feet
• Growth Habit: Vining cucumber
• Color: Deep dark green with smooth skin
• Best Use: Fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and light pickling

Flavor Profile

Marketmore 76 cucumbers deliver a classic fresh cucumber taste with crisp texture, mild sweetness, and very low bitterness. The tender skin and juicy interior make them ideal for slicing fresh from the garden.

Growth Type & Harvest Yields

This vigorous heirloom cucumber variety produces high yields throughout the growing season. Plants continue setting fruit with regular harvesting and perform well in garden rows, raised beds, and trellised systems.

• Heavy producer
• Continuous harvests through summer
• Excellent for vertical growing and trellises

Disease Resistance

Marketmore 76 is widely appreciated for its strong resistance to common cucumber diseases, helping gardeners enjoy reliable harvests even in challenging conditions.

Resistant or tolerant to:

• Powdery mildew
• Cucumber mosaic virus
• Scab
• Angular leaf spot
• Downy mildew tolerance
  Growing Tips & Planting Dimensions

Marketmore 76 cucumbers thrive in warm weather and full sunlight.

Planting Tips

• Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil
• Keep soil consistently moist for best flavor and production
• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds
• Trellis vines to improve airflow and produce straighter cucumbers

Spacing

• Seed Depth: 1 inch
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Row Spacing: 4–6 feet apart

When to Start Indoors

Start cucumber seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before your last expected frost date, or direct sow outdoors after soil temperatures reach at least 70°F.

For planting dates by growing zone, visit: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Good Companion Plants & Mutual Benefits

Marketmore 76 cucumbers grow especially well alongside beneficial companion plants.

• Marigold — Helps deter pests and attract pollinators
• Nasturtium — Acts as a trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
• Dill — Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
• Beans — Improves soil health through nitrogen fixation
• Radishes — Helps deter cucumber beetles

How to Enjoy

Marketmore 76 cucumbers are incredibly versatile in the kitchen.

• Slice fresh into salads
• Add crunch to sandwiches and wraps
• Make refreshing cucumber water
• Pair with tomatoes and onions for summer salads
• Use for refrigerator pickles and relishes

Why Gardeners Love Marketmore 76

• Reliable heirloom cucumber variety
• Crisp, refreshing flavor
• Strong disease resistance
• High yields all season long
• Excellent for trellising and small-space gardens
• Great for fresh eating and pickling

Harvest Tips

Harvest cucumbers when fruits reach 8–9 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Pick regularly to encourage continued production and prevent oversized fruits from reducing new flower development.

Use clean garden scissors or pruners to avoid damaging vines during harvest.

Order Today

Bring dependable harvests and classic cucumber flavor to your garden with Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds. A longtime gardener favorite for productivity, flavor, and reliability, this heirloom cucumber belongs in every summer garden.