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How to Grow Marketmore 76

Cucumis sativus

Your complete guide to growing Marketmore 76.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧Water1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
📅Harvest58 days
🗺Zones2–11
📏Height8-18 inches
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When to Plant Marketmore 76

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 June July – September September – August
Zone 2 May – June July – August September
Zone 3 May June – August August – October
Zone 4 April – May June – July August – October
Zone 5 April May – July August – September
Zone 6 April May – July July – September
Zone 7 March – April May – June July – August
Zone 8 March April – June June – August
Zone 9 February March – May May – July
Zone 10 January – February March – April May – June
Zone 11 January February – March April – May
Zone 12 January February – March April – May
Zone 13 January February – March April – May

Companion Plants for Marketmore 76

✓ Good companions

Bush Beans

Fix nitrogen in soil and provide ground cover without competing for space

Catnip

Repels cucumber beetles, ants, and aphids more effectively than DEET

Dill

Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control pests

Lettuce

Provides living mulch and cool soil while utilizing different root zones

Marigolds

Deter cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, also repel squash bugs

Radishes

Repel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

Sunflowers

Provide natural trellising support and attract pollinators

✗ Keep away from

Aromatic Herbs

Strong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and germination

Melons

Compete for same nutrients and space, can cross-pollinate affecting fruit quality

Potatoes

Release compounds that can stunt cucumber growth and attract shared pests

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

10.0kcal
0.59gProtein
0.70gFiber
3.20mgVitamin C
0.22mgIron
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