Marketmore Cucumber Seed Packet

The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is the fruit of an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. This plant features large green leaves adorned with small herbaceous spines and tendrils that allow it to climb onto trellises for better quality and healthier fruit. Cucumber is characterized by its green dark skin, which can also turn yellowish depending on the variety, with a cylindrical and elongated shape and variable length. The flesh is white and watery with small flattened seeds dispersed throughout. It is an extremely refreshing fruit.

General Cultivation Tips:

• Cucumber prefers warm conditions and halts development below 10-12°C.
• Sow seeds between March and May, ideally in well-drained, organic-rich soil.
• Employ drip irrigation for optimal watering.
• Implement plastic mulching or tunnel structures to encourage early productivity.
• Harvest starting from June in precocious varieties.

The Marketmore variety produces medium-sized fruits, about 15 to 20 cm long, with a dark green skin, smooth texture, crisp flesh, and an excellent flavor. It is highly productive and well-received in the market.