Mcpick Cucumber is a straightforward, dependable slicing cucumber that reaches harvest in just 65 days. This Cucumis sativus cultivar produces firm, uniformly green fruit that's ready to pick when 6 to 8 inches long, before the seeds mature. Plant it in full sun with moderate watering and 4 inches of spacing between plants, and you'll have consistent harvests throughout the season with proper care.
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Mcpick delivers steady production when you harvest every few days during peak season, keeping the vines productive and preventing the decline that comes from letting fruit overmature. The variety produces cucumbers at their best: firm, uniformly green, and perfectly sized for fresh eating. Consistent attention to removing mature fruit is the key to sustained yields from this cultivar.
Mcpick cucumbers excel as fresh slicing cucumbers, best enjoyed when harvested at 6 to 8 inches and eaten firm and crisp. While the variety can be used for pickling, it's not specifically bred for that purpose; the cultivar's strength lies in reliable, quick-maturing fruit for fresh consumption.
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Direct seed Mcpick cucumber after the last frost date when soil is warm. Days to maturity are calculated from the date of direct seeding.
Begin harvesting when cucumbers are firm and uniformly green, at 6 to 8 inches long, typically around 65 days from direct seeding. Harvest every few days during peak season to keep plants productive and prevent a decline in production. Use a knife or garden shears to harvest, avoiding any disturbance to the vine itself. Remove very large cucumbers promptly, as leaving oversized fruit on the plant signals the vine to stop producing.
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