Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Suhyo Cross, also sold as 'Shantung Suhyo Cross', is a hybrid sooyow-type slicer with roots in northern China. The vines bear dark green, non-bitter fruit 10 to 14 inches long; without a trellis the fruit curls, so vertical support is close to essential. It tolerates dry weather, and also cucumber mosaic virus and both mildews. About 60 days to harvest.
Suhyo Cross traits
- Hybrid sooyow-type slicer from northern China
- Dark green, non-bitter fruit 10 to 14 inches
- Curls unless trellised
- Tolerates dry weather
- Tolerant of downy and powdery mildew and CMV
- Synonym: 'Shantung Suhyo Cross'
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Asian salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suhyo Cross this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
Suhyo Cross FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Suhyo Cross?
Suhyo Cross, also sold as 'Shantung Suhyo Cross', is a hybrid sooyow-type slicer with roots in northern China. The vines bear dark green, non-bitter fruit 10 to 14 inches long; without a trellis the fruit curls, so vertical support is close to essential.
How many days to maturity is Suhyo Cross?
Suhyo Cross is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Suhyo Cross compare with other cucumber varieties?
Suhyo Cross: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Suhyo Cross good for?
Suhyo Cross is grown for fresh slicing, asian 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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