Seeds, Cucumber, Suyo Long

Cucumber, Suyo Long
(Cucumis sativus)

Suyo Long is a treasured Asian heirloom cucumber known for its impressive length, crisp texture, and exceptional flavor. Fruits grow long and slender with gently ridged, dark green skin and a refreshing, sweet taste. Highly productive and heat-tolerant, this variety performs beautifully in summer gardens and rewards growers with abundant harvests for fresh eating and light pickling.

Key Characteristics

• Exceptional Fresh-Eating Quality
  Suyo Long cucumbers are crisp, juicy, and notably sweet with low bitterness. The thin skin is tender and easy to eat, especially when harvested at 12–15 inches. Excellent for slicing, salads, fresh snacking, and light fermenting.
• Impressive Length & High Yields
  Fruits regularly reach 12–18 inches long under good conditions. Vigorous vines produce steadily throughout the warm season when harvested frequently, encouraging continued flowering and fruit set.
• Heat Tolerant & Adaptable
  Performs reliably in hot summer conditions while maintaining flavor and texture. With proper trellising, fruits grow straighter and cleaner, improving overall quality.
• Ideal for Vertical Growing Systems
  A natural fit for trellises, arches, and fencing. Vertical growth improves airflow, reduces disease pressure, and maximizes space in intensive garden layouts and permaculture beds.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Native Range: Asia (widely cultivated worldwide)
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
• Mature Vine Length: 5–8+ feet
• Bloom Time: June–August
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Days to Maturity: ~60–65 days
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10

Direct sow after danger of frost when soil temperatures reach at least 65°F, or start indoors and transplant carefully. Provide compost-rich soil and consistent moisture for best flavor. Harvest regularly while fruits are still slender to encourage ongoing production. In permaculture systems, train vines vertically to conserve space and improve airflow.

Suyo Long delivers crisp sweetness, impressive length, and dependable summer harvests—an heirloom cucumber that stands out for both flavor and productivity.

These seeds come from the Appalachian Seed Growers Collective, a regional network of farmers dedicated to growing and sharing seeds adapted to the Southern Appalachian climate and rooted in seed sovereignty and crop diversity. These varieties have been grown and saved in place by local growers to thrive in your garden while supporting resilient, locally-grown food systems.