{"product_id":"wisconsin-smr-58-heirloom-cucumber-seeds","title":"Wisconsin SMR 58, Heirloom Pickling Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWisconsin SMR 58, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The University of Wisconsin’s Ever-Bearing Pickling Standard, Recommended by Utah State University\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWisconsin SMR 58 (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) was developed by the University of Wisconsin in 1959 to be ever-bearing when picked regularly — and it delivers. Said to be the absolute best non-hybrid pickling cucumber, SMR 58 (Scab and Mosaic Resistant) produces massive yields of dark green, 2½ × 6 inch fruits with black spines, crisp fresh sweet flesh, and a mild flavor that is perfect for soaking up spices in the brine. Recommended by Utah State University. Ideal for northern climates and short growing seasons. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Scab. Deer resistant. 55–58 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Wisconsin SMR 58?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Wisconsin, 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e — bred specifically for ever-bearing production when picked regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended by Utah State University\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven across climates and regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“The absolute best non-hybrid pickling cucumber”\u003c\/strong\u003e — massive yields, consistent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to CMV and Scab\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable disease resistance for home and market gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor perfect for soaking up spices\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal pickling cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for northern climates and short seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e — 55–58 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — hairy leaves and black spines deter deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen \u0026amp; Pantry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mild, crisp, sweet flesh soaks up brine and spices beautifully — making SMR 58 the go-to for classic dill pickles, bread and butter pickles, and lacto-fermented half-sours. Pack whole into jars with dill, garlic, and brine. Slice thin for bread and butter pickles. Also excellent eaten fresh off the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1–2 weeks after last frost (preferred) or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12–18 inches apart in rows 48 inches apart in rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8) in full sun. Germination temperature 75–85°F. Optimal growing temperature 64–86°F — frost-sensitive; damaged below 50°F. Trellis vertically to promote airflow and easier harvest. Water consistently. As a monoecious variety, insect or hand pollination required. \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest frequently\u003c\/strong\u003e — regular picking is the key to ever-bearing production. Use pruning shears; do not pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, cucumber beetles. Practice crop rotation to reduce disease pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–58 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 days at 75–85°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2½ inches × 6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark green with black spines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrisp, fresh, sweet; mild — perfect for soaking up spices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV), Scab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickling (dill, bread \u0026amp; butter, lacto-fermented), fresh eating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–30 inches; 36–48 inch spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining; pH 6.0–6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64–86°F; frost-sensitive; damaged below 50°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoecious — insect or hand pollination required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversity of Wisconsin, 1959\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtah State University\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–12 (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"2g \/~60+ Seeds","offer_id":42408017166470,"sku":"OD-EWF\/A5-60-90-916-2024","price":3.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658567467_g9yt.jpg?v=1770127801","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/wisconsin-smr-58-heirloom-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}