Wisconsin SMR 58

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as a cool morning breeze, Wisconsin SMR 58 delivers tight, uniform pickling cucumbers with a refreshing snap and a clean, bright flavor that stays lively from garden to jar.

Expect slender, deep-green fruits with a subtly bumpy, bristled texture and a classic “snappy” bite—ideal for pickling where texture matters most. Grow them for dependable, early-season harvests around 50 days, and enjoy the satisfaction of a steady, garden-fresh supply.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Vine

Botanical illustration of Wisconsin SMR 58

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Wisconsin SMR 58 Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Jun 8th	Jun 22nd	Aug 11th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Jun 1st	Jun 15th	Aug 4th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 22nd	Jun 5th	Jul 25th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 22nd	Jun 5th	Jul 25th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	May 26th	Jun 9th	Jul 29th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 22nd	Jun 5th	Jul 25th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	May 20th	Jun 3rd	Jul 23rd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 18th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	May 11th	May 25th	Jul 14th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	May 8th	May 22nd	Jul 11th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	May 2nd	May 16th	Jul 5th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Apr 27th	May 11th	Jun 30th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Apr 17th	May 1st	Jun 20th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Apr 8th	Apr 22nd	Jun 11th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 30th	Apr 13th	Jun 2nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Mar 13th	Mar 27th	May 16th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Feb 16th	Mar 2nd	Apr 21st – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This pickling cucumber is built for crunch: the bumpy exterior and tight interior stay firm through brine, so your jar contents don’t go limp. Use it for high-snappiness pickles—where the bite is the whole point—and season with sharp garlic and spice for lift.

Best Uses

jar pickles that need firm crunch (whole or spears)
quick fridge pickles with garlic and pepper
thin slices for snappy cucumber-yogurt salads
hot-pack pickle batches where you want texture to survive the heat

Flavor Profile

tight, high-crisp bite clean, bright cucumber flavor subtly bristled, bumpy texture that holds shape balanced acidity after brining

Kitchen Pairings

garlic black pepper white vinegar fresh dill mustard seed

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common on Cucumis sativus (cucumber) and how do I control it?

In home gardens, cucumber beetles and bacterial wilt are common—look for small yellow/green beetles and sudden wilting of young plants. Use row cover right after sowing to block beetles, then remove it when plants begin flowering for pollinators. If bacterial wilt or severe wilt symptoms appear, pull and destroy affected plants and avoid replanting cucumbers in the same spot for at least 3 years.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase?

During active vine growth and fruiting, keep soil evenly moist, watering about 1–2 inches per week total depending on heat and rainfall. Water deeply at the base of plants (not leaves) 1–2 times per week so the root zone stays consistently damp but never waterlogged. Mulch helps stabilize moisture and reduces bitter, thin-skinned cucumbers caused by irregular watering.

How can I tell when Cucumis sativus is ready to harvest?

Harvest cucumbers at peak size and before seeds fully harden—most slicer types are typically ready around 50 days from sowing or sooner once vines begin producing. Pick when fruits reach the expected length for your plants (commonly firm, medium length) and when they still feel crisp and cool, using a knife or pruners to avoid tearing vines. Check plants every 1–2 days in warm weather because cucumbers can become seedy and less flavorful if left too long.