Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 51 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Suyo Long is a traditional Chinese burpless slicer of the hybrid type, bearing slender, gracefully curved, ribbed fruits 12 to 14 inches long with a light green, slightly warted skin. Inside is nearly all flesh with very few seeds, mild and sweet with no bitterness, and easy on the stomach. It is very productive in hot weather. A trellis is important here, both for straight fruit and airflow. Sow directly, an inch deep, once frost has passed and soil is above 65 F. Resistant to powdery mildew. About 51 days.
Suyo Long traits
- Ribbed, curved fruits 12 to 14 inches
- Burpless with very few seeds
- Very productive in hot weather
- Best grown on a trellis
- Powdery mildew resistance
- About 51 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Hot-summer gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suyo Long this page | 51 days | — | — |
| Cross Country | 51–52 days | — | — |
| Pioneer | 51–53 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
Suyo Long FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Suyo Long?
Suyo Long is a traditional Chinese burpless slicer of the hybrid type, bearing slender, gracefully curved, ribbed fruits 12 to 14 inches long with a light green, slightly warted skin. Inside is nearly all flesh with very few seeds, mild and sweet with no bitterness, and easy on the stomach.
How many days to maturity is Suyo Long?
Suyo Long is listed at 51 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Suyo Long compare with other cucumber varieties?
Suyo Long: 51 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Cross Country (51–52 days), Pioneer (51–53 days), A & C Pickling (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Suyo Long good for?
Suyo Long is grown for fresh slicing, hot-summer gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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