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 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 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: Provide a trellis or support to keep fruits straight and clean. Plant in rich, well-drained soil with consistent watering. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Excellent eaten fresh, sliced, or pickled. Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer
