Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - SMR 58
- Profuse grower
- Delicious, traditional cucumber taste
- Prefers full sun exposure
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About Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - SMR 58
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Grow Heirloom Cucumbers - Plant SMR 58 Cucumber Seeds
Developed at the University of Wisconsin, SMR - 58 Cucumber produces big yields of excellent pickling cucumbers. Most expert cucumber growers consider this variety the top-producing pickling cucumber. Can be grown on trellis or fence for support, "SMR 58" is resistant to scab disease and cucumber mosaic virus.
Fast Facts
About Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - SMR 58
OPEN POLLINATED
Buy Cucumber Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Grow Heirloom Cucumbers - Plant SMR 58 Cucumber Seeds
Developed at the University of Wisconsin, SMR - 58 Cucumber produces big yields of excellent pickling cucumbers. Most expert cucumber growers consider this variety the top-producing pickling cucumber. Can be grown on trellis or fence for support, "SMR 58" is resistant to scab disease and cucumber mosaic virus.
How to Grow SMR 58 Cucumbers
When to Plant Cucumber Seeds
Cucumbers should be directly sown a 3-4 weeks after the last frost in the spring. They can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost, using a grow light and seed starting soil mix.
Where to Plant Cucumber Seeds
Plant Cucumbers in an area that receives full sun in rich, well-draining soil.
How to Plant Cucumber Seeds
You can amend your soil with compost or aged manure prior to planting. Preferably in the fall so it will over-winter. Plant ½ inch deep and about 1 inch apart. Alternatively, you can create hills 4 – 6 feet apart, with 6-8 seeds per hill. Cut the three weakest plants once seedling emerge for this method. Make sure to keep soil moist, avoid letting the soil dry out completely. Germination generally takes around 10 days when temperatures are ~70 degrees. They are vine plants, so setting up a trellis may be beneficial depending on your garden.
How to Harvest Cucumbers
Harvest before they are fully mature, as cucumbers tend to get seedy once they’re at their largest. They grow very fast, so be sure to check often to see if it’s time to harvest. Make sure to cut them off the vine, as pulling them off can damage or break the vine, preventing further production.
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Growing like gangbusters in clay soil
Bought these because I love French cornichons and the cucumbers for making them are hard to find. First time gardener and these are doing wonderfully in Northern Virginia, despite our humid and intermittently very wet/very dry weather. I put some plants in barely amended clay soil and others in prepared raised beds with expensive soil. The ones in clay are growing like crazy, I can barely keep up with the vines.
Do be vigilant about harvesting. I’ve missed several cukes at the bottom of the vine hat grew humongous, when I’m trying to pick yem when they’re the size of a pinky finger.
I hope the cornichon pickles turn out well but so far very pleased with my seeds! Good germination rate, too.
- Growing like gangbusters in clay soil, Jul 2019