Cucumis sativus ‘Marketmore ridge cucumber’ (Cucumber). This variety produces fruits up to 8in. In length, with a good yield of short, attractive, dark green fruits. Grown in the open garden.
Annual, Vegetable
Southern Asia
Culinary
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It may need staking. Harvesting may start in Late summer. Harvesting may end in Early autumn. Fairly difficult to grow.
Propagate from seed sown in a low mound and thinned to 1 or 2 vigorous vines. Water the roots only.
Slugs/snails, mildew or heavy pruning. Vulnerable to downy mildew.
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