How to Grow Marketmore 76
Cucumis sativus
Your complete guide to growing Marketmore 76.
When to Plant Marketmore 76
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Fix nitrogen in soil and provide ground cover without competing for space
Repels cucumber beetles, ants, and aphids more effectively than DEET
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control pests
Provides living mulch and cool soil while utilizing different root zones
Deter cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds
Act as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, also repel squash bugs
Repel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure
Provide natural trellising support and attract pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Strong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and germination
Compete for same nutrients and space, can cross-pollinate affecting fruit quality
Release compounds that can stunt cucumber growth and attract shared pests
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)