Cucumber Seeds - Dragon Suhyo Cross - Hybrid - Kitazawa Spring SALE
50-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus var. dragon suhyo. Dragon Suhyo Cross Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. This vigorous hybrid sooyow-type Japanese cucumber originated in Northern China and is easy to grow for any experience level. The beautiful Dragon Suhyo vines are monoecious (male and female flowers on the same plant) and can produce up to 25 cucumbers per plant. This variety favors trellised open field growing. If you’re looking for a low-fuss variety to use in culinary dishes, this is the one for you! Approx. 1,020 seeds per oz.
Cucumber Seeds - Dragon Suhyo Cucumber - Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Huang gua, huang kwa, ketimun, khira, kyuri, pepino, pipingha, taeng kwa, timun and Japanese Cucumber.
How to Grow Dragon Suhyo Cucumber
Sow seeds into warm soil after the last frost in the late spring or early summer. Cucumbers are warm-weather vegetables; keeping the soil temperature between 70 and 90℉ is crucial. To get fruit sooner, seed indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Then, transplant outdoors after the last frost date and after hardening them off. For more information about hardening off starts, see our free vegetable growing guide! Fertilize and deeply water periodically throughout the fruit-bearing season to increase yields. Training Dragon Suhyo to grow on a trellis or fence saves space, allows for air circulation, and encourages the cucumbers to grow straighter.
Harvesting Dragon Suhyo Cucumber
Harvest the cucumbers when they are at least 9 inches long, but before they reach 12 inches. Gently remove them from the stems with sharp scissors.
Culinary Tips
Dragon Suhyo cucumbers are a favorite for pickling and salads. Cut the ripe fruit into cubes and add to soup for an interesting and fresh twist. Sooyow varieties are often chosen for pickling thanks to their crisp texture and small seed cavity.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“I have found that harvesting early in the day before the sun hits the fruit for too long improves their flavor and texture. My favorite way to eat the Dragon Suhyo variety is in cucumber sandwiches I make the same day as their harvest!”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 18 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,020 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 4,080 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 16,320 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus ‘Dragon Suhyo’ |
| Dragon Suhyo Cucumber Color: | Dark green skin with ribbing and fine white spines. |
| Dragon Suhyo Cucumber Flavor: | Classic, fresh and lightly melony. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 50-60 Days |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 1/2 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 2-4’ |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Soil Preference: | Warm and fertile. Moist, but not saturated. |
| Temperature Preference: | 60-90℉ |
Other
| Plant Width: | 25-30 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Proper care and attention are the best defenses against pests and diseases. Avoid prolonged moisture on the leaves to prevent powdery and downy mildew. |