Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 56 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Marketmore 86 is an open-pollinated slicer with 8-inch fruits on a semi-bush vine, a more compact plant than its older relatives. It resists scab, CMV and both mildews. About 56 days.
Marketmore 86 traits
- 8-inch slicing fruit
- Semi-bush vines
- Resistant to downy and powdery mildew, scab and CMV
- Open-pollinated
- About 56 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Small gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketmore 86 this page | 56 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Asian Nectar | 56 days | — | — |
| Celebrity | 56 days | — | — |
| Eureka | 56 days | — | — |
| Glacier | 56 days | — | — |
| Spacemaster | 56 days | Bush | — |
Marketmore 86 FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Marketmore 86?
Marketmore 86 is an open-pollinated slicer with 8-inch fruits on a semi-bush vine, a more compact plant than its older relatives. It resists scab, CMV and both mildews.
How many days to maturity is Marketmore 86?
Marketmore 86 is listed at 56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Marketmore 86 compare with other cucumber varieties?
Marketmore 86: 56 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Adam (56–60 days), Asian Nectar (56 days), Celebrity (56 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Marketmore 86 good for?
Marketmore 86 is grown for fresh slicing, small gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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