Suyo Long Cucumber

Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus 'Suyo Long'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

1-12

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Suyo Long Cucumber plant details

Suyo Long Cucumber is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green and white fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Suyo Long Cucumber

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, disease-resistant, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Suyo Long Cucumber

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Chinese cucumber with long slender cukes, popular because of its sweet & tender flesh. When larger, it is also traditionally cooked in Asian dishes. With attractively knobby & spiny skin, it scores high for its good looks. If you let the vines sprawl, the cucumber will naturally become circular; on a trellis they will be straight & up to 15” long. Trellising also makes it much easier to spot cucumbers that are ready to eat. ‘Suyo Long’ is not a hybrid but it is resistant to the scourge of cucurbits: powdery mildew. Thus it remains healthy & produces cucumbers for a long time. Prepare a garden bed in full sun with a lot of compost. Gently plant the seedlings 6-12” apart, taking care to avoid disturbing the roots. Then keep them moist, but not soggy. Known to thrive in hot weather, it has also done well in the coastal East Bay.