Poinsett 76 Cucumber
Bakker Brothers Poinsett 76 – Early, vigorous slicing cucumber with high yield
Poinsett 76 is an early, productive slicing cucumber with strong, vigorous plants and a predominantly female flowering habit. It produces medium-long fruits (22–24 cm × 6 cm) that are dark green, uniform, and ideal for fresh market use. Maturing in about 68 days from sowing, Poinsett 76 delivers dependable yields and strong disease tolerance in a range of growing conditions.
Key characteristics of Poinsett 76:
• Type: Slicing cucumber for fresh market.
• Hybrid: No.
• Sex Expression: Predominantly female flowering.
• Fruit Length: 22 – 24 cm (medium-long).
• Fruit Width: Approx. 6 cm.
• Colour: Very dark green and uniform.
• Maturity: Approx. 68 days from sowing (early).
• Plant Habit: Strong, vigorous growth.
• Yield: High, with uniform fruit set.
Disease Resistance / Tolerance:
• High Resistance (HR): Scab
• Intermediate Resistance (IR):
– Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)
– Cladosporium (Ccu)
– Powdery Mildew (Px)
– Downy Mildew (Pcu)
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