Suyo Long Heirloom Chinese Cucumber

Suyo Long Heirloom Chinese Cucumber: Delicate Flavor and Crispy Texture

The Suyo Long Heirloom Chinese Cucumber is a treasured Asian heirloom variety that produces an abundance of impressively long, slender, and ribbed deep green cucumbers. Known for their fine, delicate flavor and wonderfully crispy texture, these burpless cukes are a must-have for any cucumber enthusiast.

• Long, Slender, and Ribbed Fruits:
  • Produces elegant, elongated cucumbers that are distinctly ribbed along their length.
  • Their unique appearance adds visual interest to the garden and your dishes.
• Delicate Flavor and Crispy Texture:
  • Offers a mild and delicate flavor that is highly appreciated by cucumber lovers.
  • Boasts a satisfyingly crisp texture that makes them a joy to eat fresh.
• Burpless and Deep Green:
  • Burpless characteristic ensures easy digestion and a mild taste.
  • Attractive deep green skin.
• Heirloom Variety:
  • An open-pollinated heirloom, allowing for seed saving and the continuation of this exceptional variety in your garden.
• Requires Trellising:
  • Best grown with vertical support such as 4-5 ft. trellises or tomato cages.
  • Trellising promotes straighter fruits, saves garden space, and helps prevent disease.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: Heirloom, Asian (Chinese).
  • Fruit Shape: Long, slender, ribbed.
  • Fruit Color: Deep green.
  • Flavor: Fine, delicate.
  • Texture: Crispy.
  • Burpless: Yes.
• Start Seeds Outdoors:
  • Plant only when the weather is warm and settled, with night temperatures consistently above 50°F (10°C).
  • Amend soil well with aged manure or compost for optimal growth.
  • Sow in groups of 2 to 3 seeds 18 inches apart and 1 inch deep.
  • When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin out extras, leaving one strong seedling per group.
  • Install 4–5 ft. vertical supports or individual tomato cages around each seedling after thinning.
  • Train vines up supports as they grow.
• Growing Notes:
  • Protect seedlings from birds with plastic berry baskets until plants get crowded.
  • Shallow-rooted vines need adequate and consistent moisture for sweet and well-formed cucumbers.
  • Avoid overly wet or dry soil conditions for good fruit quality.
• Harvest and Use:
  • Cut rather than pull fruits from vines before seeds are large inside.
  • Harvest Suyo Long Heirloom Chinese Cucumber every few days for the longest period of fruit production.
  • These juicy, tender cucumbers need no peeling.
  • Slice and enjoy refreshing snacks, in salads, and sandwiches.
  • Eat cucumbers within a day or two of picking for the best taste and quality.