Suyo Long

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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A cool, crisp snap greets you at first bite—Suyo Long’s slender fruit carries a clean, refreshing cucumber flavor with a delicately sweet edge.

At maturity, the skin turns a deep, glossy green and stays pleasantly tender, making these long, straight cukes ideal for slicing fresh, quick pickling, and brightening summer salads and relish-style preparations.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

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Suyo Long Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Aug 9th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	Jun 8th	Aug 2nd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	Jun 2nd	Jul 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 27th	Jul 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 22nd	Jul 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 18th	Jul 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	May 9th	Jul 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 24th	Jun 18th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 15th	Jun 9th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Apr 6th	May 31st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 20th	May 14th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 23rd	Apr 19th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Suyo Long stays crisp and pleasantly sweet, with tender skin—so it doesn’t need peeling to stay elegant. Slice it thin and it will hold a clean bite in salads and quick pickles without going watery or tough.

Best Uses

lengthwise or coin slicing for crunchy summer salads
quick pickling for snap-in-vinegar relishes and fridge pickles
raw snacking with flaky salt and lime/soy-style dressings
thin batons in cucumber relish—holds crunch under light dressing

Flavor Profile

clean, cool cucumber flavor crisp snap with high wateriness slightly sweet, delicate finish tender skin that stays pleasant, not waxy

Kitchen Pairings

lime rice vinegar sesame oil soy sauce garlic feta

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common pests or diseases on Cucumis sativus (cucumber) and what should I do if I see them?

Watch for powdery mildew and downy mildew, especially when days are warm but nights stay humid; look for white powder on leaves (powdery) or yellow patches with gray fuzz underneath (downy). Remove the worst leaves immediately, improve airflow with trellising, and avoid wetting foliage—water at the base in the morning. If mildew pressure is high, use a labeled fungicide suitable for cucumbers and follow label intervals closely.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase to keep fruit developing well?

During active flowering and fruiting, keep soil evenly moist—aim for about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week total, adjusted for heat and mulch. Water deeply when the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) of soil dries out, rather than frequent light sprinkling, to prevent bitter, misshapen, or stunted fruit. Consistent moisture also reduces issues like blossom drop.

How can I tell when my Suyo Long cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are elongated and fully formed but still tender—typically around 50–60 days after sowing, and often when they’re about the length you want (commonly roughly 12–18 inches/30–45 cm for this type). Pick while the skin is still glossy and easy to puncture with a fingernail; if seeds feel prominent or the fruit looks dull and thick-skinned, it’s likely overripe and will be less crisp. Check plants every 1–2 days once they start producing.