- Made popular in the 1980's the Poinsett 76 is a great open pollinated, highly productive slicing cucumber.
Cucumber Seeds - Poinsett 76
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65-70 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Poinsett 76 Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose (A), Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. Released in 1976 by the late Dr. Munger of Cornell. One of the best slicing cucumbers for salads. 6-8 inch long, blocky straight cucumbers that are perfect for markets. ~1,300 seeds/oz.
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Growing Poinsett 76 Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden
Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.
Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. As a monoecious type, Poinsett 76 produces male and female flowers that will require insect or hand pollination to set fruit.
Harvesting Poinsett 76 Cucumber
Harvest Poinsett 76 cucumbers when they reach 6-8 inches long. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest.
About Poinsett 76 Cucumber Garden Seeds
Released in 1976 by the late Dr. Munger of Cornell University in collaboration with Clemson University.
This slicer is perfect for eating fresh in salads, sandwiches, or for snacking.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I recommend growing cucumbers with a vertical support, like a fence or a trellis, to promote healthy air circulation. Plus, this will help them maintain their straight shape."
Poinsett 76 Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 46 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,318 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 5,272 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 21,088 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 105,440 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 527,200 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Poinsett 76 Cucumber Color: | Green |
| Poinsett 76 Cucumber Flavor: | Mild, slightly sweet, refreshing. |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 65-70 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. |
| Soil Preference: | Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. |
| Germination Temperature: | 75-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. |
| Cucumber Type: | Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. |
| Cucumber Pollination: | Monoecious - These cucumbers produce both male and female flowers. While insects carry out pollination activity, you may hand-pollinate to increase the likelihood of fruit set. |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready around 65-75 days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 36-48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36-48 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. |
| Pests and Diseases: | This variety is resistant to Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose (A), Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support) |
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