Cucurbitacées • Cucumis sativus

Suyo Long Cucumber - Organic

"An oriental cucumber with a long, crisp and refreshing finish"

$4.49

Number of seeds 30 seeds

Originating in Southeast Asia, the Suyo Long cucumber is a traditional Chinese variety long cultivated for its long, slender, light green, speckled fruits. In the garden, it embodies freshness and summer elegance with its climbing habit and rapid growth.

With its slender, crisp, and very sweet fruits, this cucumber charms as much with its delicate flavor as with its exotic appearance. It proves a generous choice for gardeners exploring less common varieties, bringing diversity and originality to the vegetable garden.

This vigorous variety thrives on supports or trellises, thus optimizing growing space. It also adds an aesthetic and flavorful touch, ideal for bringing freshness to the kitchen during hot summer days.

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Regular
Note: Sensitive to excessive moisture and frost, requires staking to facilitate growth.

Primarily used raw in salads, Suyo Long cucumber brings freshness and sweetness. It's also ideal for pickles or cold soups. Its low bitterness makes it a perfect ingredient to accompany summer dishes. It keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days.