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Suyo Long Cucumber: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

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.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Suyo Long this page51 days——
Cross Country51–52 days——
Pioneer51–53 days——
A & C Pickling50–55 days——
Amira52–56 days——
Armenian50–70 days——
Armstrong Early Cluster50 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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