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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sooyow Nishiki is an Asian sooyow-type slicing cucumber. Vines produce ridged, white-spined fruit that can reach 11 inches, the long, thin-skinned style favored in East Asian kitchens. Grow on a trellis for straight fruit and pick regularly.
Sooyow Nishiki traits
- Asian sooyow-type slicer
- Ridged, white-spined fruit up to 11 inches
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooyow Nishiki 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 | — | — |
Sooyow Nishiki FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Sooyow Nishiki?
Sooyow Nishiki is an Asian sooyow-type slicing cucumber. Vines produce ridged, white-spined fruit that can reach 11 inches, the long, thin-skinned style favored in East Asian kitchens.
How many days to maturity is Sooyow Nishiki?
Sooyow Nishiki 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 Sooyow Nishiki compare with other cucumber varieties?
Sooyow Nishiki: 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 Sooyow Nishiki good for?
Sooyow Nishiki is grown for fresh slicing, 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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