Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $2.95, 100 seeds $7.50 |
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Suyo Long (Green Fresh-Slicing)
Heritage: China
Originally from Northern China believed to have been cultivated since 100 B.C.E
Tall sprawling vines produce cucumbers that can reach up to 18” (45cm) in length. The dark-green skin is ribbed with white spines. The flesh is almost seedless, mild, sweet and burpless. Recommended by some home gardeners as the best variety around for bread & butter pickles. Also makes a lovely cool summer cucumber soup, or “smashed” cucumber salad. This variety is able to withstand excessive heat, remaining crisp and rarely bitter. Shows disease resistance. Matures in 60-70 days. (37 seeds/g)
Note: This variety produces curly, excessively ribbed fruit unless grown on a trellis.
Tips for Growing Captivating Cucumbers! Cucumbers love warm weather and need full sun for optimum production. It is best to start the seed indoors planted 1” (2.5cm) deep in small pots, 3-4 weeks before the last frost. When the soil has warmed transplant in the garden spacing at least 12” (30cm) apart preferably in hills (12” tall, 24” across). Alternatively, cucumbers can be direct-seeded in warm soil, or earlier with row covers, with equally good or better results. Ensure they are well-watered and mulched throughout the growing season. Good planting companions are; corn, beans, and sunflowers. Cucumbers usually germinate within 5-10 days (75-95ºF/24-35ºC).
