Cucumber Pickling Wisconsin SMR 58 The Prolific Pickler Scab Resistant Crisp Classic

Cucumber: Wisconsin SMR 58

The Prolific Pickler | Scab Resistant | Crisp & Classic

A true legend in the canning world, Wisconsin SMR 58 is the gold standard for anyone looking to fill their pantry shelves. Developed for resilience and high yields, this heirloom variety is famous for its "SMR" (Scab and Mosaic Resistance) status, ensuring your vines stay healthy and productive even when garden conditions get tough.

These vines produce blocky, deep green fruits with characteristic black spines and a firm, satisfying crunch. While many cucumbers soften during the pickling process, SMR 58 holds its structural integrity beautifully, making it the perfect candidate for everything from crunchy dill spears to sweet bread-and-butter coins. Cucumber Pickling Wisconsin SMR 58 The Prolific Pickler Scab Resistant Crisp Classic

Planting Instructions

Seed Depth: 1/2 inch,55-58 Days to Harvest

Seed Spacing: 12 inches (or 3 seeds per hill)

Row Spacing: 3–4 feet

Sun: Full Sun

Harvest Tips

For the best texture, harvest frequently when the cucumbers reach 2 to 4 inches in length. Keeping the vines picked clean signals the plant to keep producing new fruit right up until the first frost of the season. Cucumber Pickling Wisconsin SMR 58 The Prolific Pickler Scab Resistant Crisp Classic.

The Pickling Window:  For the best pickles, harvest your cucumbers when they are between 2 and 4 inches long. If you miss a day and they get bigger, don't worry—they still taste great sliced fresh, but the smaller ones stay the crunchiest in the jar.

3. Direct Sowing vs. Starts In our climate, cucumbers love warm soil. If you're direct-sowing your Cucumbers, wait until the soil is consistently warm (mid-to-late May). For a head start, you can start them indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost, but be gentle when transplanting—cucumbers don't like their roots disturbed!