1# SMR 58 PICKLING CUCUMBER SE

SMR‑58 Cucumber is a classic, dependable open‑pollinated slicing cucumber, especially valued for its strong disease resistance and consistent garden performance.

SMR‑58 Cucumber — Seed Information

Quick Overview

• Type: Slicing cucumber (vining)

• Fruit length: ~7–8 inches

• Skin: Medium green, smooth to lightly ribbed

• Flavor: Mild, crisp, traditional cucumber taste

• Use: Fresh slicing, salads

• Days to maturity: ~55–60 days

• Pollination: Open‑pollinated (seed‑saving friendly)

What “SMR‑58” Means

• SMR = Scab‑Mosaic Resistant

• Bred for resistance to:

  • Scab

  • Cucumber Mosaic Virus

• Developed to stay productive even when common cucumber diseases are present

Why gardeners grow SMR‑58

• ✅ Excellent disease resistance

• ✅ Reliable yields in less‑than‑perfect conditions

• ✅ Uniform, straight fruit

• ✅ Classic flavor for fresh eating

• ✅ Can save seed year to year

Growing from seed

• Planting time: After last frost when soil is ≥65°F

• Seed depth: ½–1 inch

• Spacing:

  • Hills: 2–3 plants per hill, hills 3–4 ft apart

  • Rows: 36–48 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well‑drained, rich in organic matter

• Water: Regular, even moisture to prevent bitterness

• Support: Trellis recommended for straighter fruit and better airflow

Harvesting

• Pick when fruits are 7–8 inches long

• Harvest every 1–2 days during peak production

• Overmature fruit becomes seedy and slows new growth

Kitchen notes

• Excellent fresh slicing cucumber

• Crisp texture for salads and sandwiches

• Skin may be peeled if fruits are fully mature

• Not intended for pickling