Attractive shape has made SMR 58, developed by the University of Wisconsin, the standard home garden pickle for many years. Resistant to scab and mosaic. Spines are black, 6 1/2" (16.25 cm.) long and 2 1/2" (6.25 cm.) in diameter. Skin color is medium green. Non-genetically engineered.
Culture:Sow in groups (hills) of 6-8 seeds, 4'-6' (120-180 cm.) apart. Thin to 3 plants per group.
Harvest:53-60 days.
Suggestion:Plant Dill 2-3 weeks earlier for use in making pickles.
Planting depth: 1/2"-1" (1.25-2.5 cm.) Seeds per group (hill): 6-8 Spacing between seeds: 3" (7.5 cm.) Spacing of groups (hills): 4'-6' (120-180 cm.) Days to germination: 7-14 Thin to plants per group (hill): 3 Days to maturity: 53-60
