Suyo Long

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 9th
Harvest Begins	Jul 3rd
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.