Vigorous vining cucumber with dark green, straight 8–9" fruits. Heavy producer and widely grown for slicing.
 
Native to:
India
 
Hardiness zone:
Grown as an annual; suitable for zones 3–10
 
Resistances:
Resistant to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus
 
Growing conditions:
Full sun, fertile well-drained soil, consistent moisture; pH 6.0–7.0
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes
 
Growing tips:
Provide a trellis to save space and keep fruit straight; mulch to retain moisture; water at soil level to avoid disease
 
Harvest when:
Pick when fruits are 8–9" long and firm; harvest regularly to encourage production
 
Uses:
Excellent fresh in salads, sandwiches, or as a snack; not ideal for pickling
 
Companions:
Beans, corn, dill, lettuce, nasturtiums, marigolds
 
Also known by:
Marketmore 76 cucumber
 
12 pack of plants