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Marketmore Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Scientific Name
Cucumis sativus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Origin
USA (Cornell University, 1968)
Type
Annual vine
55-65 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Crisp, refreshing, mild and sweet, non-bitter
- Fresh slicing cucumber
- Salads and sandwiches
- Tzatziki and dips
- Pickling
- Infused waters
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
AprilMay
Sow Outdoors
MayJune
Harvest
JulyAugustSeptember
Health Benefits
- 95% water for excellent hydration
- Contains silica for skin health
- Low calorie, high in vitamins K and C
- Anti-inflammatory cucurbitacins
- Natural cooling properties