Cucumber Seeds, Poinsett 76

Cucumis sativus

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Cucumber Seeds, Poinsett 76

Cucumis sativus

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Product Information

Poinsett 76 Cucumber seeds produce plants that grow dark green, white-spined and straight cucumbers — thus making them an ideal slicer!

These cucumbers average 8.5" in length and 2.5" in diameter when they are mature. The flesh of this cucumber variety is crisp, white and tender. Disease tolerant. Vining cucumber.

Sku: 7284

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

8-10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

75 Days

Key Features

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus

Flavor: Crisp, non-bitter, and delicious.

Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety to make the perfect cucumber sandwich on a hot summer day.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Fill Weight (grams): 1.5

Growth Type: Vining

Tolerance: Leaf spot, anthracnose, scab, downey/powdery mildew

Instructions

In full sun, sow a few Poinsett 76 Cucumber seeds over a hill 12" tall and 2' across with well-drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside a fence or trellis. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep cucumbers picked.

Planting Depth: .5"

Seed Spacing: Sow your Poinsett 76 Cucumber seeds roughly 6' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 4' apart.

Suggestions

Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and the ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.