{"product_id":"japanese-suyo-long-cucumber","title":"Japanese Suyo Long Cucumber","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"434\"\u003eThis heirloom Japanese variety produces long, slender cucumbers with a delightfully mild and sweet flavour. The skin is thin and tender, making peeling unnecessary. Plants are vigorous and productive, especially when trellised, which encourages straighter fruit and improves air circulation. Great for fresh eating, slicing, and pickling, the Japanese Suyo Long is a favourite among home gardeners looking for both performance and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Japanese Suyo Long Cucumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eThis variety prefers full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Ideal for gardens, raised beds, and greenhouses in Zones 3–9, though it benefits from added warmth in cooler zones. Trellising improves yield and ease of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eThe Suyo Long cucumber has long been grown in Japan, valued for its mild flavour and long, graceful shape. Its popularity has spread globally due to its superior eating qualities and reliable productivity in both traditional and modern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow once soil is warm, or start indoors 2 weeks early.\u003cbr data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in late April; transplant after last frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors with heat; transplant in protected, warm sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Japanese Suyo Long Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1.5cm (½in) deep, spaced 30cm (12in) apart; thin to strongest plants.\u003cbr data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist and well-mulched; avoid overhead watering.\u003cbr data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick regularly when cucumbers are 30–45cm long for best taste.\u003cbr data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trellis to save space and promote straighter fruit; fertilise every 3-4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2538\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eSelect Mature Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow cucumbers to fully ripen on the vine until yellow and swollen.\u003cbr data-end=\"2281\" data-start=\"2278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop seeds, rinse to remove pulp, and allow to ferment 2–3 days.\u003cbr data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2368\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse again and dry thoroughly before storing in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolate by 400m (¼ mile) from other cucumber varieties for purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2564\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811205558514,"sku":"MF-CUCUMBER-006","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Japanese_Suyo_Long_Cucumber.jpg?v=1772481925","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/japanese-suyo-long-cucumber","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}