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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
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- United States
Overview
Japanese Long is an Asian heirloom of the kyuri type that anchors Japanese cooking: slender fruits 8 to 12 inches long and 1 to 1.5 inches thick, smooth dark green skin so thin it needs no peeling, a tiny seed cavity, dense crisp flesh and a mild, sweet flavor with almost no bitterness. That density keeps slices crunchy in salted tsukemono and oi sobagi kimchi as well as in fresh salads. Grow it vertically; direct sow 1 inch deep after frost once soil tops 65 F and train the climbing vines on a trellis for straighter fruit and better airflow. About 68 days.
Japanese Long traits
- Slender 8 to 12 inch fruit, 1 to 1.5 inches thick
- Thin dark green skin, tiny seed cavity, few seeds
- Dense crisp flesh, mild and non-bitter
- Climbing vines best trellised
- Asian heirloom
- About 68 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tsukemono and kimchi
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Long this page | 68 days | — | — |
| Hartley | 68 days | — | — |
| Daytona | 67 days | — | — |
| Poinsett 76 | 67 days | — | — |
| Edmonson | 70 days | — | — |
| Langelang Giant | 70 days | — | — |
| Little Potato | 70 days | Semi-bush | — |
Japanese Long FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Japanese Long?
Japanese Long is an Asian heirloom of the kyuri type that anchors Japanese cooking: slender fruits 8 to 12 inches long and 1 to 1.5 inches thick, smooth dark green skin so thin it needs no peeling, a tiny seed cavity, dense crisp flesh and a mild, sweet flavor with almost no bitterness. That density keeps slices crunchy in salted tsukemono and oi sobagi kimchi as well as in fresh salads.
How many days to maturity is Japanese Long?
Japanese Long is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Japanese Long compare with other cucumber varieties?
Japanese Long: 68 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Hartley (68 days), Daytona (67 days), Poinsett 76 (67 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Japanese Long good for?
Japanese Long is grown for fresh slicing, tsukemono and kimchi, salads.
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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