Poinsett
76 Cucumber are dark green, white-spined, and slightly tapered 8"
straight cucumbers with crisp, white interiors! This ideal slicing
cucumber has great taste and texture for sandwiches, snacking,
appetizers, and more! Use Poinsett 76 is improved from Poinsett to have
increased tolerance and better eating quality. Enjoy delicious, crunchy
cucumbers all season long with this cool cucumber!
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Plant Name:
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Cucumber, Poinsett 76
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Latin Name:
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Cucumis sativus
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Days to Germinate: |
3-10 |
Days to Harvest: |
65 |
Germination Rate: |
85% |
Test Date: |
4/23 |
Growth Habit: |
Vining |
USDA Zones: |
3-11 |
Lifespan: |
Annual |
Brand: |
TomorrowSeeds |
Sunlight: |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
GMO: |
No |
Pollination:
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Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
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Fungicide-Treated Seeds:*: |
No |
Seeds Packed For**: |
2024 |
*
Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds
are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are
still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as
the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave
small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under.
Spade the soil 8-12 inches deep and turn each shovel of soil over
completely to cover the plant materials with soil. You may add
fertilizer or organic matter at this point (see "Fertilizing" below).
Make rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 3 feet apart. This
formation of ridges will help with drainage, which is essential for
cucumbers.
Planting:
Since cucumbers cannot survive frost, plant only after all danger of
frost has passed and the soil begins to warm. Choose an area with full
sunlight, well-drained soil, and away from tree roots. To plant, make 1
inch deep holes spaced 12-14 inches apart in raised beds down the rows,
then plant 3-4 cucumber seeds in each hole. Cover seeds with about 1
inch of fine soil and firm the soil with the flat side of a hoe, but do
not pack it. By planting several seeds, you are more likely to get a
stand. Remove extra plants after seedlings emerge.
Cucumber
vines can reach 6-8 feet long or more and require lots of space. In
large gardens, cucumbers can be spread on the ground. In small gardens,
cucumbers can be trained on a fence, trellis, cage, or along a wire
attached to a wall. If wire cages are used, plant along the cage or
trellis. *Tip: You can plant fast maturing crops such as lettuce and
radishes between cucumber hills to save space. These will be harvested
before the cucumber vines get too large.
Planting Depth: |
1 inch |
Within-Row Spacing:
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12-14 inches
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Between-Row Spacing:
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3 feet
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Watering: Water the plants well about once a week if it does not rain.
Weeding:
Keep cucumbers plants as weed-free as possible. When plowing or hoeing
do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder rooters
which may slow the plant's growth. Cucumbers produce both male and
female flowers. Male flowers will open first then drop off while female
flowers will form the cucumber and should not drop off. *Tip: You can
use a cotton swab to touch the inside of each male and female flower to
pollinate the flowers and help them develop in into fruit.
Fertilizing:
Cucumbers require plenty of fertilizer, scatter 1 cup of a complete
fertilizer for each 10 feet of row. Work into the soil and leave the
surface smooth. When vines are 10-12 inches long, you may optionally
apply 1/2 cup of fertilizer for each 10 feet of row, or 1 tablespoon per
plant. Water the plants after fertilizing.
Insecticides:
Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and
sulfur are organic options. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and
helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the
label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases:
Diseases can show up as spots on the upper or lower sides of leaves or
cucumbers. Check the plants daily and if these spots appear, treat the
plant with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides
may be used. Please always follow label directions.
Harvest
cucumbers when reach the desired size and are green in color. Cucumbers
for slicing are best picked when they are 6-8 inches long and 1 inch or
more in diameter when mature. Cucumbers grown for pickling are best 3-4
inches long and up to 1 inch in diameter at maturity. Either type can be
used for pickling if picked when small. Try not to wait until cucumbers
turn yellow because they will be over-mature and have a strong flavor.
Cucumber
Amount per 1/2 cup slices (52 g)
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Calories 8
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 0 g
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0% |
Saturated fat 0 g
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0% |
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
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Monounsaturated fat 0 g
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Cholesterol 0 mg
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0% |
Sodium 1 g
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0% |
Potassium 76mg
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2% |
Total Carbohydrate 7 g
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1% |
Dietary fiber <1 g
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1% |
Protein 0 g
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3% |
Vitamin A |
2% |
Vitamin C |
5% |
Calcium |
3% |
Iron |
1% |
Vitamin D |
0% |
Vitamin B-6 |
0% |
Cobalamin |
0% |
Magnesium |
2% |
*Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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