Territorial Seed Company Marketmore 97

Marketmore 97 is specifically bred to lack cucurbitacin, the compound responsible for bitterness in cucumber skins. Being 'burpless' means it has a thinner skin and fewer seeds, making it easier to digest and less likely to cause discomfort compared to traditional varieties.

These are vigorous vines that reach up to 6 feet in length. You should provide a trellis or fence for them to climb, or ensure you have enough ground space to allow the vines to spread out fully.

Marketmore 97 reaches maturity in approximately 55 days after planting. For best results, ensure your soil temperature is between 65–90°F before sowing your seeds.

This cultivar was developed at Cornell University with high resistance to several common cucumber ailments, including Mosaic Virus (CMV), Downy Mildew (DM), Powdery Mildew (PM), and Scab (S). This resistance helps ensure a more reliable harvest even in challenging growing conditions.

Yes, because Marketmore 97 is an open-pollinated variety, you can save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. They will grow true to type, meaning the offspring will have the same characteristics as the parent plant.

Plant the seeds at a depth of 1/2 inch in a location that receives full sun. They require high water intake, so keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season to support their rapid growth.