Description
Suyo Long Cucumbers are crisp and tender heirloom cucumbers from northern China that have ribbed dark-green skin. An amazing 10-18 inches long and 1.5″ diameter; they are almost seedless without any bitterness, and burp-less. Incredibly heat resistant and prolific, they remain sweet during hot spells. Great for slicing and salads.
Cucumbers, corn and beans grow very well when planted together. All three of these vegetables love warmth, rich soil and adequate moisture. Cucumbers also form a great duet with sunflowers using the sunflowers for strong support for the vines. Cucumbers do not like sage, potatoes or rue.
Germ: 5-7 days
Maturity: 60-70 days
Net Wt. per Packet: 1 gram
Approximate Seed Count: 35 Seeds/Packet
Planting and Care Plant early in pots indoors or sow deep directly into loose, fertile garden soil that has been improved with compost, after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Germination temp: 75-95 deg. Plant in rows 3′ apart or hills 3 apart. Transplant seedlings at the 4-leaf stage. Keep soil moist through germination, then water regularly. Thin young seedlings to 18 (46 cm) and fertilize regularly.
Harvest Pick fruits when they reach 10 – 15 inches and the ribs are beginning to fill out and lose some of the spines.
Your Health Cucumbers are low in calories and supply vitamins A & C and several minerals. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and caffeic acid in cucumbers are known to help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.
