Marketer Cucumber – MIg

Description

Marketer Cucumber is a classic heirloom variety prized for its vigorous growth, reliable production, and smooth, dark green fruits with crisp, juicy flesh. The slender cucumbers typically grow 15–20 cm long and have a mild, refreshing flavor, making them ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, pickling, and everyday cooking. This productive variety performs exceptionally well in warm conditions and is well suited to the UAE growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in early September and again in early March for the best results.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 3–7 days in warm soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 30–45 cm apart, with 90–120 cm between rows.
• Support: Provide a sturdy trellis if desired to keep vines upright, improve airflow, and keep fruits clean.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Increase potassium during flowering and fruiting to encourage healthy fruit production.
• Harvest: Cucumbers are typically ready to harvest approximately 55–65 days after sowing, when fruits are young, firm, and dark green.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest every 1–2 days once production begins to encourage continuous fruiting. Use a clean knife or pruners rather than pulling fruits from the vine.