How to Grow Marketmore 80
Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 80'
Your complete guide to growing Marketmore 80.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Marketmore 80
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | October – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | September – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | August – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | June – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | April – June |
Companion Plants for Marketmore 80
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving cucumber flavor
Fixes nitrogen in soil for cucumber uptake, compatible growth habits
Provides natural trellis support and shade, complementary root zones
Attracts beneficial insects that prey on cucumber pests
Efficient space use as ground cover, similar water and nutrient needs
Repels cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, deters squash bugs
Deters cucumber beetles and borers, breaks up soil for cucumber roots
✗ Keep away from
Strong herbs like sage can stunt cucumber growth and affect flavor
Attract same pests and diseases, cross-pollination can affect fruit quality
Compete for similar nutrients and may increase disease susceptibility
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
