vegetable variety in zone 6a
Suyo Long cucumber in zone 6a
Suyo Long · Cucumis sativus
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 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 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Suyo Long in adjacent zones
Other cucumber varieties for zone 6a
- Lemon
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- Marketmore 76
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- National Pickling
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- Persian / Beit Alpha
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Suyo Long cucumber grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Suyo Long is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 6a.
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