Wisconsin SMR-58 Cucumber Seeds

$3.29

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Description

Developed at the University of Wisconsin in 1959, this ever-bearing variety produces masses of small crisp, sweet fruits over the whole growing season if kept well picked. One of the best cucumber varieties for pickling. In trial results, Wisconsin SMR-58 cucumber seeds performed better outdoors than in the greenhouse. Resistant to scab and Mosaic Virus. Be sure to keep your cucumber vines carefully picked so that the continue to produce over a long harvest season. Train your vines so that they grow vertically. This way, the fruits mature nice and straight, and evenly coloured on all sides.

Matures in 55 days (Open-pollinated seeds)

0.5 grams (approx. 17 seeds)

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone
Season: Warm season
Exposure: Full-sun
Zone: 4-11

Timing
Cucumbers need very warm soil to germinate. If direct sowing on the coast, wait until early to mid-June. If weather turns cool and wet after that, just re-sow. Or start transplants indoors in individual peat or coir pots 3-4 weeks before transplanting out into warm soil. If starting indoors, use bottom heat. Transplant when the plants develop their third true leaf. If the plants are too big, they may experience transplant shock. Optimal soil temperature for germination (and transplanting): 15-30°C (60-85°F).