Marketmore Cucumber

Cucumis sativus Days to Maturity: 65 Marketmore Cucumber is the classic hardy, reliable & prolific slicing and pickling cucumber. Crisp and refreshing eaten straight off the vine or added to salads, hydrating cucumber water, and hors d'oeuvres. Our pickles turned out crisp & delicious! A Southwest adapted heirloom favored by market gardeners across the country. This batch was originally obtained from the late great John Navazio who selected them specifically for the SouthWest . So as with many of the "well know" varieties in our collection they will do better in our climate than other Marketmore batches Planting Instructions: Start Marketmore Cucumber seeds indoors 3 weeks before last spring frost and transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed a bit. Or simply direct seed 1/2" deep in well-draining soil and keep seeds moist until germinated. Seed Saving Instructions: Allow cucumbers to grow large and yellow, well after normal harvest time. Harvest befo