Vintage Marketmore Half Length is a reliable Victorian-era cucumber variety valued for its vigour, productivity and traditional flavour. This outdoor ridge cucumber produces abundant dark green, cylindrical fruits with minimal spines and crisp, refreshing flesh.
The dense foliage protects developing fruits and helps extend the harvest period. Easy to grow and adaptable, it performs well either trained up supports or allowed to sprawl, making it a dependable choice for traditional gardens and kitchen plots.
ðą Growing at a glance
ðą Sowing: FebruaryâJuly (start under cover early)
âïļ Light: Full sun, warm and sheltered
ð§ Water: Regular, deep watering
ðĄïļ Germination: 7â10 days at 18â21°C
ð Growth: Trailing vine, 1â2 m+
ðŠī Spacing: 60â90 cm
âģ Harvest: From late spring to autumn
ðŋ Growing tips
Grow in rich, well-drained soil and water consistently at the base to prevent mildew. Training plants vertically improves air circulation and keeps fruits clean.
