Natsu Suzumi Cucumber

Natsu Suzumi Cucumber: Sweet, Burpless Japanese Hybrid

The Natsu Suzumi Cucumber is a staff favorite Japanese hybrid renowned for its generous harvests of long, slender, and smooth dark green fruit. This burpless variety boasts a delightfully sweet taste, crisp and firm texture, and minimal seeds. Highly disease-resistant, ‘Natsu Suzumi’ is a must-have for any vegetable garden, ready for picking around 59 days after transplant.

• Long, Slender, Dark Green Fruits:
  • Produces beautiful, smooth, dark green cucumbers that grow to an impressive 12–14 inches in length.
  • Their uniform shape makes them ideal for slicing and various culinary uses.
• Sweet and Delicious Flavor:
  • Offers a notably sweet and delicious taste, making them enjoyable for fresh eating.
  • A refreshing addition to salads, snacks, and other dishes.
• Burpless and Small Seeds:
  • Burpless characteristic ensures a mild and easy-to-digest cucumber.
  • Minimal seeds contribute to the excellent texture and eating experience.
• Highly Disease Resistant:
  • Demonstrates strong resistance to various common cucumber diseases.
  • Promotes healthy plant growth and ensures a reliable and abundant harvest.
• Early to Mature:
  • Ready for picking approximately 59 days after transplanting seedlings.
  • Provides a relatively quick and rewarding harvest.
• Japanese/Oriental Type:
  • Classified as a Japanese/Oriental type cucumber, known for its excellent quality and flavor.
  • Often favored for their thin skin and mild taste.
• Growing Information (General Guidelines – Specifics May Vary):
  • Type: Hybrid, Japanese/Oriental.
  • Fruit Length: 12–14 inches.
  • Fruit Color: Dark green.
  • Flavor: Very sweet and delicious.
  • Texture: Crisp and firm.
  • Seeds: Small, few.
  • Burpless: Yes.
  • Days to Maturity (from transplant): Approximately 59 days.
  • Disease Resistance: Highly disease resistant (specific diseases not listed in the provided text).
  • Plant Habit: Vining (requires support).
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun.
  • Water: Consistent watering is important.
  • Support: Trellising or staking is recommended for best growth and fruit development.
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest Natsu Suzumi Cucumber when reaching the desired 12–14 inch length and are firm to the touch.
  • Enjoy fresh in salads, sliced for snacks, pickled, or used in various Asian-inspired dishes.