Cucumis sativus 'Poinsett 76'
Cucumber 'Poinsett 76'
Cucumber is the common name for a widely cultivated creeping vine bearing cucumiform fruits and is of the same family as melon. There are numerous varieties for cultivation, F1 varieties have been developed that have all female flowers, and none of the male ones; this negates the need to remove all male flowers which would otherwise result in bitter fruits. 'Poinsett 76' bears good flavoured, dark green, straight 7"-8" cucumbers with small spines,prickles, on disease-resistant plants (including mildews, anthracnose scab and leaf spot). Sow outside when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.,a risk of frost has passed. Harvest the cucumbers when they are mature, but not over-ripe
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Cucumber 'Poinsett 76'
Latin name
Cucumis sativus 'Poinsett 76'
type
Vegetable
family
Cucurbitaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
1.20 M
Cucumis sativus 'Poinsett 76'
Cucumber is the common name for a widely cultivated creeping vine bearing cucumiform fruits and is of the same family as melon. There are numerous varieties for cultivation, F1 varieties have been developed that have all female flowers, and none of the male ones; this negates the need to remove all male flowers which would otherwise result in bitter fruits. 'Poinsett 76' bears good flavoured, dark green, straight 7"-8" cucumbers with small spines,prickles, on disease-resistant plants (including mildews, anthracnose scab and leaf spot). Sow outside when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.,a risk of frost has passed. Harvest the cucumbers when they are mature, but not over-ripe
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Early Summer
Plant out seedlings that have germinated in heat into their permanent position in the greenhouse in mid spring in rich well draining soil. For outdoor varieties, harden off when the weather and soil are warm enough, and then plant out into humus-rich soil, in a sunny site, spacing them 3' apart.
Propagation by seed
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Sow cucumber seed in heat under glass in early to mid spring for planting out when risk of frost has passed. Sow the seeds on edge in compost, and water, then keep compost moist until seedlings emerge. Try to maintain a temperature of at least 15 deg. Plant out after seedlings have their first true leaves, and when the soil and weather are warm enough
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