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Poinsett 76 Cucumber Seeds

Poinsett 76 Cucumber Seeds

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You can depend on 'Poinsett 76' for a bountiful harvest of dark green, straight cucumbers produced on plants that resist many common diseases, including mildews, anthracnose, scab, and angular leaf spot. Cucumbers average 7"–8" long and 2 ½" in diameter and are produced over a long harvest period. Enjoy fresh slices in salads or with your favorite dip.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 65 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Monoecious, Slicing Cucumber (Learn More)

Native: Southern Asia

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' vines

Variety Info: Dark green, cylindrical fruits, with round ends and smooth, thin skin are best harvested when 7"–8" long, 2 ½" in diameter. 'Poinsett 76' was developed in 1976 from the collaborative efforts of Dr. Henry M. Munger at Cornell University along with Clemson University. Plants are resistant to anthracnose, angular leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab.

Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Powdery Mildew Resistant, Scab Resistant, Anthracnose Resistant, Angular Leaf Spot Resistant, Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.

When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"

Row Spacing: 36"

Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12"

Growing Info

Harvesting: Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat".

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  • SUE W.
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Sep 2, 2023
    4 Stars

    Live in zone 7b in SE Az, We've had a long hot summer and I was surprised that it came through and is producing excellant cukes. Growing well in a container with partial shade. Excellant taste. Will grow again! Might try growing in my AZ room this winter.

  • Rose
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    2 Stars

    It's difficult to garden at 7400 feet, late snows and early frosts. It takes extra care to grow cucumbers here. I've planted a variety of cucumber seeds here and with some extra attention, they thrive. However, the Poinsett 76 variety does not do well in this climate. Despite the late planting and extra care, this variety would not thrive in my garden. The plants all died.