Suyo Long Cucumber Seeds – Ancient Asian Heirloom, Up to 15" Ribbed Burpless Fruits, Crisp & Sweet

Suyo Long Cucumber – Ancient Asian Heirloom (Cucumis sativus)

Suyo Long is a beloved Asian heirloom cucumber with a history stretching back centuries in China. Known for its impressive length — up to 15 inches — and its gracefully ribbed, sometimes curled fruits, Suyo Long is prized for its crisp, sweet, nearly burpless flavor with thin, never-bitter skin. Fruits are slightly spiny and deep green when young, becoming smoother and lighter as they ripen. Trellis the vines for straighter fruit and easier harvesting.

Widely adaptable and highly productive, Suyo Long excels at fresh eating, pickling, and cooking — a true triple-purpose performer in any garden.

Seed Details

• Variety: Suyo Long — Ancient Asian heirloom cucumber
• Fruit Length: Up to 15 inches; ribbed, slightly curled
• Skin: Deep green, slightly spiny when young; smooth when ripe
• Flavor: Crisp, sweet, thin-skinned, nearly burpless
• Best Use: Fresh eating, slicing, pickling, cooking
• Seeds/oz: ~1,000

Growing Instructions

• Direct sow after last frost in full sun, well-drained soil with a soil temperature of at least 60°F.
• Hills: Sow 5 seeds per hill, 3 feet apart; thin to 3 strongest plants. Cut (don't pull) extras to avoid root disruption.
• Rows/Raised Beds: Plant 12" apart and trellis for straight fruits, healthier vines, and easier harvesting.
• Keep soil consistently moist during germination; water deeply and fertilize every 3 weeks.

Harvesting & Tips

• Harvest when fruits reach 10–15" long for best flavor — don't allow to overripen on the vine.
• Pick regularly to encourage continuous production throughout the season.
• Trellis vines for straighter fruits and better air circulation.

Companion Plants

Nasturtiums, radishes, marigolds, sunflowers, peas, beets, carrots, and dill are all excellent companions for cucumbers.

Select your desired seed quantity above. Grow some fresh dill alongside for homemade pickles!