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Marketmore 80

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 80'

Overview
An improved version of the classic Marketmore series, this open-pollinated slicing cucumber offers exceptional disease resistance and reliable production for home gardeners. The vigorous vines produce dark green, straight fruits with crisp texture and mild flavor that never turns bitter. This variety has become a standard in home gardens due to its consistent performance and excellent keeping quality.
Planting
Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1/2 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, anthracnose.