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'Poinsett 76' Cucumber
 
Sub-Category: Slicing
Vine
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Open-pollinated slicing variety. Vines bear dark green 7- to 8-inch by 2 l/2-inch fruit. An improved version of 'Poinsett' with multiple disease tolerance.
Days To Maturity: 67
Seed Sources:
 
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Taste: (3.5 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.5 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.5 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 11/17/2006 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I have grown Poinsett as an alternate to Straight Eight. It is an adequate performer, but Straight Eight is more consistent. A very typical slicing cucumber.
 

Reviewed on 03/16/2006 by NWL - An experienced gardener

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Oxford, Maine, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

3-4 ft. vines. Excellent viability with no spray. For some reason, this variety appears to attract slugs more than other varieties. Mild flavored when young. Somewhat bitter when ripe. Can be cooked as a substitute for marrow squash or zucchini when ripe.
 




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