Description
Marketmore Organic Cucumber Seeds 4040. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 75 seeds per packet (35 seeds per gram)
A true pillar of the organic garden, Marketmore Organic Cucumber Seeds offer a high-yielding, naturally resilient harvest. This classic heirloom variety produces perfectly shaped, uniform, dark green cucumbers with nicely tapered ends. The fruit averages 20-22 cm in length and is superb for slicing. With natural resistance to scab and mosaic, this variety provides a long and abundant picking season, making it a dependable favourite for both market gardeners and backyard growers.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Organic Slicing Cucumber
- Fruit: Uniform, dark green, 20-22 cm long
- Features: High yielding; naturally disease resistant; perfect for slicing; long picking season.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Cucumbers grow best in a wind-sheltered site with rich, warm sandy loam. Nurture the earth by working in large amounts of garden compost or composted manure before planting. Sow your seeds when the danger of frost has passed and when the soil has warmed up to at least 18°C. Cooler soils can lead to poor germination and root rot.
Sowing & Care: Sow seeds 2.0 cm deep with 8 seeds per hill, in hills spaced 120-150 cm apart. After germination, thin to 3-4 plants per hill. For a head start, you can start seed indoors in fibre pots 3 to 5 weeks before planting out, but wait until early June to transplant outdoors to avoid cool nights. Cucumbers are shallow-rooted and need a consistent, even supply of water. Water early in the morning to avoid creating favorable conditions for mildew on the foliage. Harvest cucumbers by cutting them from the vine with a sharp knife. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.
Why Organic Marketmore Cucumber Seeds belong in Your Garden
Embrace the simple satisfaction of growing a classic, reliable cucumber from organic seed. The Marketmore’s reputation for high yields and natural disease resistance makes it a hassle-free addition to any garden. Its unwavering performance and wholesome quality will provide you with a long and bountiful harvest of perfect slicing cucumbers.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
