Cucumber Wisconsin SMR 58 Pickling

Matures in 55 Days

Instead of a sprawling vine, these cucumbers are produced on compact, bushy plants. Especially good for small gardens or containers, the plants measure only 3 feet in diameter at maturity.

SOWING…Plant seed outdoors in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Make a group of 3 to 5 seeds placed in a ring about 2 inches across; cover with ½ inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 3 to 5 feet apart each way.

THINNING…When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill. When grown in containers thin to 1 or 2 plants depending on size of container.

GERMINATION…Germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.