What are the sun requirements for Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 76'?

Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore 76' is Marketmore 76 cucumber, a vining annual growing 72-96 inches (180-240 cm / 6-8 feet) on a trellis or cage. Dark green cylindrical slicing cucumbers 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) with a uniform dark skin that retains its color longer than many cultivars — does not yellow as fast at the blossom end. Matures in 60-70 days from seed. In the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Developed by Henry Munger at Cornell University in 1976 — bred for disease resistance to scab (Cladosporium cucumerinum), cucumber mosaic virus, and downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis). Open-pollinated (heirloom): seeds can be saved. Monoecious: requires bee pollination. The disease resistance is the cultivar's primary advantage over older slicing types. Cucumber beetles (Diabrotica, Acalymma) transmit bacterial wilt — the primary pest concern. Consistent moisture — drought stress causes bitter fruit. Direct-sow after last frost when soil reaches 65°F (18°C). Not deer-resistant. Non-toxic (edible crop). Full sun. Tender annual. Growth rate is fast.

Native Range

Developed by Henry Munger at Cornell University (1976). The species C. sativus is native to South Asia (India).

Suggested Uses

Grown in vegetable gardens and containers of at least 5 gallons (19 L) with a trellis. Slicing cucumber with disease resistance. Cornell 1976. Open-pollinated — save seeds. Non-toxic. Tender annual.

How to Identify

Identified by dark green cylindrical slicing fruit 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) that retains dark color at maturity on a vining plant. Distinguished from 'Straight Eight' by the darker skin and the disease resistance (scab, mosaic, downy mildew). Cornell 1976. In Cucurbitaceae.

Appearance

Size & Dimensions

Height6' - 8'

Width/Spread3' - 4'

Reaches mature size in approximately 1 years

Colors

Flower Colors

yellow

Foliage Colors

green

Fall Foliage Colors

no change

Bloom Information

Bloom Period

~10 weeks

Summer Fall

Summer (July-September). Bright yellow monoecious flowers. Requires bee pollination. Fruit 60-70 days from seed.

Detailed Descriptions

Flower Description

Bright yellow, 5-petaled; monoecious

Foliage Description

Medium to dark green, large palmate with light green veining, rough-textured

Growing Conditions

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight

• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight

• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight

Soil Requirements

pH Range6.0 - 7.0(Neutral)

357912

Soil Types

loam

Drainagemoist

Water & Climate

Water Needs

High

Frost Tolerance

tender

Time to Maturity

60-70 days from seed

Care & Maintenance

Care Guide

Full sun (6+ hours). Rich moist soil pH 6.0-7.0. Consistent moisture (bitter fruit from drought). Trellis or cage. Requires bee pollination. Disease-resistant (scab, mosaic, downy mildew). Cucumber beetles transmit bacterial wilt. Non-toxic. Tender annual.