Cucumber - Marketer

Cucumber 'Marketer'

Latin name: Cucumis sativus L.

Cucumber 'Marketer' is a mid-season, high-yielding variety that produces long, dark green, smooth fruits with a crunchy texture and mild flavor. It is perfect for fresh consumption in salads and sandwiches. The variety thrives both outdoors and in greenhouses.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing in open ground)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
• Plant distance: 30–50 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Height: Vines up to 2 meters (can be grown vertically)
• Location: Sunny and sheltered
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Pre-cultivate indoors at 22–25°C for faster germination.
• Plant out when the soil is warm, at least 15°C.
• Can be grown on a trellis to save space and produce straighter fruits.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruiting.

Use: Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches and as a healthy snack.

Cucumber 'Marketer' is a hardy and high-yielding variety with crispy and flavorful cucumbers - an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced growers!