Cucumber – Suyo Long
$3.99
The Asian cucumber variety Suyo Long produces long (30 to 40 cm), narrow fruits with a bumpy and spiny skin. Not very bitter, this variety is also appreciated because it is easily digested. Like other cucumbers, it can be eaten raw or cooked. Although staking this plant is recommended to facilitate its cultivation and support the large fruits, it is not essential; mounted on a support, the plants will produce straighter fruits, at ground level, the fruits will tend to bend a little more.
Additional information
Seeds | ~75 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 2 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 32 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 14 days
When to sow:
- sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area preferably in peat pots to facilitate transplanting OR
- direct seeding when the soil is warm and the temperature is above 16ºC
Sowing technique: in pocket
In the same hole, sow 3 seeds 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the best plants.
Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- Harden off seedlings outdoors before transplanting to the garden when all risk of frost is removed and the air is warmed.
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 60 cm
- between rows: 90 cm
Soil: light, well drained, rich
Water: regular watering at the base of the plants (avoid foliage as much as possible)
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (from transplanting): 65 days
Specificity:
- For direct seeding, seeds can be sown on a mound of soil and compost and run the plants in opposite directions at ground level.
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