Proudly grown indoors in a climate-controlled environment in Lockhart, TX. Our plants are disease and pest free.
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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
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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
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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
- Striped Armenian Cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height: Vining, can spread 6-10 feet
Harvest Time: 55-75 days from transplant
Description:
Striped Armenian Cucumber, also known as Snake Melon, produces long, slender fruits with pale green and dark green stripes. Though called a cucumber, it's actually a melon with a mild, crisp, and refreshing flavor. The fruits are best harvested around 12-18 inches long but can grow much larger without becoming bitter. Heat-loving and highly productive, this variety thrives in Texas gardens.
Planting Tips:
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Provide a trellis or support to keep fruits straight and clean.
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Plant in rich, well-drained soil with consistent watering.
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Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.
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Excellent eaten fresh, sliced, or pickled.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer
