Details
Attractive shape has made 'SMR 58', developed by the University of Wisconsin, the standard home garden pickle for many years. It's a very productive plant with lots of fruit that are blocky and slightly tapered with black spines. 2 1/2" x 6". This is said to be the absolute best non-hybrid pickling cucumber. Crisp, fresh and sweet - this pickle can not be beat. If you love making homemade pickles then you must try this great pickling cucumber. Perfect cucumber for those with short season or in northern climates. Plant dill 2-3 weeks earlier for use in making pickles. The plant is resistant to Cucumber Mosaic virus and Scab disease.
Additional Information
| Botanical Name | Cucumis sativus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Gold (Yellow-Orange) |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
