Suyo Long Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) - A very old heirloom variety originating from northern China, Suyo Long (often pronounced Soo Yoo Long or Soo Yow Long) has been cherished for generations for its exceptional flavour and texture. This traditional Asian cucumber is especially valued for its sweetness and reliability in warm summer conditions. The fruits are long and slender, often reaching 12–15 inches, with tender skin, few seeds, and a crisp, juicy flesh. They are notably mild, non-bitter, and easy to digest (“burpless”), making them ideal for fresh eating, salads, and light pickling. For straight fruits, vines should be trellised; when allowed to sprawl along the ground, cucumbers will naturally grow in attractive curls. We have observed very good disease resistance in our strain, with seed carefully stewarded by a local grower in Wolfville, NS.
A beautiful and flavourful heirloom addition to any garden.
67 days to maturity
25 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Seed indoors 1/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 seed apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mound. Cucumbers can be trellised.
