Vegetable Cucumber Marketmore

The Classic Slicing Cucumber

The Cucumber Marketmore is one of the most trusted and widely grown cucumber varieties in North America. Developed at Cornell University, it produces long, straight, dark green cucumbers with crisp, refreshing flesh and a mild, clean flavour. Reliable, prolific, and absolutely delicious straight from the vine.

Why You'll Love It

• Long, straight fruits 18–20 cm — perfect for slicing and salads
• Crisp, mild, and refreshing — the quintessential summer cucumber
• Disease-resistant and reliable — a proven performer in Canadian gardens
• Prolific producer — harvest regularly to keep the plant producing all season

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun after the last frost in rich, well-draining soil. Cucumbers love warmth and consistent moisture — water deeply and regularly. Train vines up a trellis to save space and improve air circulation. Harvest when fruits are dark green and firm, before they yellow.

Sold as a starter plant, ready to transplant into your garden or large container.