Sooyow Nishiki Japanese Long Cucumber Seeds – Heirloom, No Peel Needed

The Crisp, Sweet Japanese Cucumber That Needs No Peeling

Sooyow Nishiki is a prized Japanese long cucumber (Cucumis sativus) treasured for its exceptionally tender, smooth dark green skin, sweet mild flavor, and crisp, juicy flesh. No peeling required — enjoy it straight from the vine. A heat-tolerant, open-pollinated heirloom with high yields on both primary and secondary vines, it’s equally at home in the home garden, containers, or on a trellis.

Why Grow Sooyow Nishiki

• Heirloom, organically grown, open-pollinated
• Tender skin — no peeling necessary
• Sweet, crisp flesh with a clean, mild flavor
• Heat-tolerant; high-yielding on secondary vines
• Excellent for fresh eating, pickling, and Asian cuisine
• Grows well in containers, raised beds, hills, and on trellises

In the Kitchen

Japanese long cucumbers are staples across Asian cuisines — thinly sliced for salads, quick-pickled with rice vinegar, added to soups and stir-fries, or simply enjoyed as a fresh snack. Their mild sweetness pairs beautifully with sesame, ginger, chili oil, and soy sauce.

Growing Guide

• Start indoors: About 1 month before last spring frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed
• Planting options: Rows, hills, raised beds, or containers
• Hills: 3 ft apart; 5 seeds per hill, thin to 3 plants after establishment
• Trellis: Recommended for healthier vines, straighter fruits, and easier harvesting
• Watering: Keep soil moderately moist; water deeply and feed every 3 weeks
• Harvest frequently to keep vines productive all season
• Companions: Nasturtiums, radishes, marigolds, peas, beets, carrots, and dill