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Suyo Long
CucumberCucumis sativus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 61 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A sweet-flavored, ribbed fruit growing up to 15" long. Widely adapted, grows well in hot weather, and sets early. Try using this unusual-looking cucumber in salads, for bread-and-butter or mixed vegetable pickles. Excellent eating quality. Bitter-free. Trellis for straight fruits.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 70°F. Plant 1 inch deep. Requires strong trellising support.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetle, squash vine borer, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.