1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Heirloom Marketmore 76 Cucumber Seeds (care guide included)
Cucumis sativus
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
1” |
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spacing |
thin seedlings to 18“ apart |
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recommended planter |
>9“ planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
60-70 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
65F - 75F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Long trailing plants with big fuzzy leaves, light green tendrils, bright yellow flowers, and large green cucumbers |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
1'-4' long, 8-9" long cucumbers with 2.5" diameter |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix, pH 6-6.8 |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
caterpillars, aphids, leaf fungus |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
it's best to stake up the plants on trellises, water well and cut the fruit with scissors when harvesting.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.