Suyo Long Asian Cucumber Seeds

Suyo Long Asian Cucumber Heat Tolerant Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Cucumis sativus
Listing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds

Suyo Long is a unique ribbed cucumber cultivar that originates from China. It produces very long cucumber, sometimes up to 15 inches long, with ridged sides. While they may look unusual, the skin is thin which doesn't require peeling. The flavor is sweet and the texture is crunchy. 

One of the great advantages of this variety is its adaptability to different climates. Whether you're dealing with hot weather or other conditions, these plants are well-suited to thrive. They have a strong ability to withstand heat and begin producing fruits early in the season, ensuring a fruitful harvest.

For optimal results, I recommend growing these plants on a trellis. By providing support for the vines, you'll encourage the fruits to grow straight and well-formed. This not only enhances their appearance but also makes them easier to harvest.

It has a pretty high leaf disease tolerance. By the time the plant succumbs to leaf diseases such as powdery mildew, it has already produced tons of cucumbers. I don't spray with any chemicals and can grow organically because of this. Harvest them on the young side to avoid a seedy middle, for the best crunchy texture, and sweet flavor. On average produces harvestable cucumbers 2.5 months from transplanting into the garden. 

Ideal Growing Conditions

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Keep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer: Cucumbers benefit from regular fertilizer. Use an all purpose organic granular fertilizer like Espoma Garden Tone, so you can fertilize in small amounts, about 1/4 cup every 7 to 10 days. You can easily burn plants if fertilizing this often with a synthetic fertilizer, thus why I recommend organic. Keeping nutrients consistent, makes the plant grow lots of new healthy green growth to outpace all the growth that is catching diseases.

When & How To Sow Seeds: For a spring crop: direct sow seeds after your last spring frost date. For a fall crop: direct sow seeds at the end of summer. Use square foot gardening guidelines to grow 2 cucumber plants per square foot. Or dig a shallow trench right under a vertical trellis structure, sprinkle in the seeds, and cover with about 1/2 inch of soil. You can sow cucumber seeds pretty densely. Keep the soil moist for better germination. If you have multiple rows, space them with 3-4FT in-between for better airflow. Or you can sow seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your target date of transplanting into the garden. Use a 4inch pot or a solo cup with holes cut out of the bottom for drainage. Fill with seed starting mix. Sow 2-3 seeds per container.

Germination: 7-14 days

Days To Maturity: 65-75 days after direct sowing the seed

How & When To Harvest: Harvest when cucumbers are still all green and plump, before they start turning yellow. Try to harvest before the cucumbers get over 8-10 inches long for the best flavor and texture. 

Common Diseases: Cucumbers get a lot of leaf diseases caused by pathogens like molds, fungus spores, bacteria etc.... It is very common, so dont worry. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 5 days or so as a preventative, or until you notice the spread of the disease has stopped. 

Common Pests: Critters like rabbits love to munch on newly germinated seedlings, so protection from small animals might be required. If you notice the leaves are chewed up and there are small black, green, or orange balls, worms/caterpillars are chewing up the plants. Spray with BT or spinosad to treat for the worms.    

Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/_aj19Mv2Lsg

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