Cucumber 'Marketmore'

Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

Common Name: Marketmore Cucumber

Vegetable Type: Vine

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

Fruit Size: Medium-sized, approximately 8-10 inches in length

Temperature: Requires warm temperatures, optimal growth between 70°F to 95°F (21°C to 35°C)

Spacing: Plant 12-24 inches apart

Height: Typically grows to about 12-18 inches tall

Width: Spreads out along the ground or can be trained vertically

Maturity Time: 60-70 days to harvest

Culinary Uses: Excellent for slicing, salads, and pickling if harvested when young

Flavour Profile: Crisp and mildly sweet, with a refreshing taste

Companion Plants: Beans, peas, radishes, tomatoes

Resistant To: Common cucumber diseases such as powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus