Description

Grow a healthy and productive garden with 'Poinsett 76' cucumber seeds. Developed through collaboration between Dr. Henry M. Munger at Cornell University and Clemson University in 1976, this variety yields dark green, cylindrical cucumbers that measure 7″–8″ in length and 2 ½” in diameter. Renowned for its resistance to common garden diseases such as anthracnose, downy mildew, and scab, 'Poinsett 76' ensures bountiful harvests over an extended period. Enjoy these smooth, crisp cucumbers fresh in salads or with your favorite dip.

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Native: Southern Asia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' vines
Variety Information: Dark green, cylindrical fruits, with round ends and smooth, thin skin are best harvested when 7″–8″ long, 2 ½” in diameter. 'Poinsett 76' was developed in 1976 from the collaborative efforts of Dr. Henry M. Munger at Cornell University along with Clemson University. Plants are resistant to anthracnose, angular leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab.
Type: Monoecious, slicing cucumber
Attributes: Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Monoecious

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12″
Row Spacing: 36″
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12″

Harvesting: Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse “field heat”.

This packet sows up to 28 feet of trellised cucumbers. 55 seeds.