Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F to 80F
Days To Harvest:  56-60 days
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Spacing, Row: 3 foot
Spacing, Hills: 4-5 foot
Light:  Full Sun

SOWING:  Sow in fertile, well-drained soil after all danger of frost from spring to early summer.  For "hill" culture, space 6-8 seeds in groups 4-5  apart.  Cover with ¼ inch of soil, firm lightly and keep moist.  OR sow seeds 8" apart in rows 3  apart if growing on a trellis or fence. Seeds can be started indoors 4 to 5 weeks before last frost.

GERMINATION: 7-14 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: THIN to 3 strong plants to each group if using "hill" method when seedlings are 6-8" high.  If using trellis method, thin plants to stand 8" or more apart.

HARVEST: Pick when cucumber is small inches long, and regularly.

Suggestions:  Keep fruits picked to encourage more production. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Water deep and feed every 3 weeks.

Reminder:  Plant some fresh dill for homemade pickles

CUCUMBER
SMR 58
Cucumis sativus

56-60 Days. A dark green and black-spined cucumber. The uniform, prolific and blocky fruit is ideal for pickling. A very crisp and sweet variety producing heavy yields. Disease Resistant: Scab and Cucumber Mosaic. Harvest in 56-60 days.