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Cucumber Seeds - Poinsett 76

Resistant to most cucumber diseases, great for slicing

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucumis sativus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 65 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Green

The Poinsett 76 Cucumber is an excellent slicing cucumber that is perfect for salads. Released in 1976, the Poinsett 76 is an improved version of the Poinsett Cucumber that is resistant to most cucumber diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, angular leaf spot and anthracnose.

  • • Disease-resistant and excellent taste
  • • Great for slicing
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 74
1 Ounce 1,000
1 Pound 16,000

Planting Guide

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    Cucumber Seeds - Poinsett 76 FAQs

    Is Poinsett 76 Cucumber resistant to animals or disease?

    Poinsett 76 Cucumber shows resistance to Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose (A), Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

    How big will Poinsett 76 Cucumber get?

    Poinsett 76 Cucumber grows to 6 to 8 inches.

    What is the flavor profile of Poinsett 76 Cucumber?

    Poinsett 76 Cucumber has a flavor profile described as mild and slightly sweet.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Out of all I planted only had four germinated. I went to the local fed store and replanted. They all came up.

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