Cucumber-Marketmore

Cucumber Marketmore Cucumis sativus Marketmore These are a delicious dark green, regular shape variety of cucumber. They are ready to pick when 6’’ to 8” inches long. Low in calories and have great health benefits. They contain vitamin A, C, B1, B2, B6 and B11. These plants are rich in minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper and potassium. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, these cucumbers prefer a comfortably warm environment, so they don't do to great when our Florida summers really kick in. These make a great addition to your garden in late winter to mid summer, and again late summer, and into fall. Days to germination  7-14 days Days to maturity 50-60 days Life cycle annual  Plant time  warm weather Spacing 24-36 inches Sun 6-8 hours sunlight Soil temperature 65-90 degrees Optimum soil P.H 6.0-6.8 Height 5-8ft Harvest Spring/early summer, and fall