Cucumber

Marketmore 76 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 76')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 6-8 feet (vine length)

Harvest Time: 58-70 days

Description: Marketmore 76 is a popular slicing cucumber variety known for its dark green, straight fruits with a mild, crisp flavor. The fruits are typically 8-9 inches long and are perfect for fresh eating, salads, and pickling. This variety is disease-resistant and produces high yields over a long season.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Space plants 12 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart or grow on a trellis to save space.
• Water consistently to keep the soil moist and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring

Nativity to Texas: No

Muncher Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Muncher')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 6-8 feet (vine length)

Harvest Time: 55-65 days

Description: Muncher is a burpless cucumber variety known for its smooth, tender skin and mild, sweet flavor. The fruits are typically 6-8 inches long, making them perfect for fresh eating, salads, and pickling. This variety is prolific and produces fruits that are nearly seedless.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Space plants 12 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart or grow on a trellis to save space.
• Water consistently to keep the soil moist and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring

Nativity to Texas: No

English Tendergreen Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'English Tendergreen')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 6-8 feet (vine length)

Harvest Time: 60-70 days

Description: English Tendergreen is a variety known for its long, slender, dark green fruits with a smooth skin and mild, crisp flavor. The cucumbers are typically 10-12 inches long, making them ideal for slicing and fresh eating. This variety is known for its high yields and resistance to bitterness.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil.
• Space plants 12 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart or grow on a trellis to save space.
• Water consistently to keep the soil moist and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring

Nativity to Texas: No