60 days. The Wisconsin SMR cucumber is a large variety of cucumber that is sweet and tender. The Wisconsin SMR is green and smooth, and grows to be six inches long. Since this variety is mature in fifty five days, a steady harvest can be achieved by planting regularly throughout the season. Recommended by USU. Black spined, blocky, slightly tapered fruits grow 2 1/2 inches thick by 6 inches long. Very productive. Perfect for dill pickles. A popular cucumber for the climatic conditions of Utah. CMV, Sc. Approx. 1,000 seeds/oz.
Growing Wisconsin SMR Cucumber Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: Cucumis sativus
- Other Names:
- Days to Maturity: 55 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3-12
- Planting Depth: 1"
- Plant Spacing: 18"
- Row Spacing: 5'
- Growth Habit: Vine
- Soil Preference: Well drained, temperature between 65 and 75 degrees.
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Diseases/pests: Susceptible to corn wireworms, cutworms, and fungal diseases
- Color:Dark Green
- Flavor:Sweet
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Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Approximately 105 Seeds
- 1 oz- Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
Wisconsin SMR cucumber seeds need full sun and should be planted in warm soil with a pH level between 6 and 6.8. Sow the seeds an inch deep with 36 inches between plants. If you are using a trellis, a foot between plants is adequate. Cucumbers will need regular watering while growing. When ready to harvest, cut the Wisconsin SMR cucumbers at the stem.