vegetable variety in zone 5b
Suyo Long cucumber in zone 5b
Suyo Long · Cucumis sativus
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 70
The verdict
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About Suyo Long
Sweet, burpless, crisp; foot-long ribbed Asian cucumber. Stir-fries, fresh, salads. Productive in heat where other cucumbers fail. Trellis required.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Suyo Long in adjacent zones
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- National Pickling
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Suyo Long cucumber grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Suyo Long is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 5b.
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