DRAGON SUHYO CROSS
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Customer Reviews
I planted 3 different cucumbers. This one far and away outperformed the others. It was the first to set fruit and continued right on through the whole season. I made 2 batches of pickles from it and gave away cucumbers every week. I will definitely grow these again. The only downside is that it is a hybrid so I can't save seeds
I grew both Bella and Dragon Suhyo in my greenhouse. Started seeds in March and transplanted in April. This is Oct and I am still harvesting both varieties. The Suhyo is spiny and Bella is smooth but both are great tasting and good producers. The Suhyo grows a bit longer than the Bella which for me averaged 12 to 16 inches. Both varieties are amazing.
I planted several of these in pots and then transplanted them. I ended up with three good vines that are producing a decent amount. I love the taste and crispness of these cucumbers. Make great Asian salad. They do grow some spiky bumps but I just shave them off.
I didn’t use anything to prevent bugs or disease and they seemed to do pretty well here in Northern California.
This is the only cucumber I grow now. It is super prolific, and bears early and LONG, into November where I live on the CA coast. Makes excellent fresh eating, no bitterness, and makes good pickles too, nice and crunchy.
| Soil Temp for Germ | 65–90°F |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | 4–6/hill |
| Days to Emergence | 4–13 |
| Thin Plants to | 1–2/hill |
| Row Spacing | 3–4' |
| Fertilizer Needs | High |
| Minimum Germination | 80% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 25–30 |
| Seed Life | 3 years |
Cucumis sativus A favorite in cuisine worldwide, cucumbers possess health benefits too numerous to mention. Incorporate cucumbers in your diet to aid with weight loss, as they are exceptionally low in calories (only about 8 calories in 1/2 cup), aid digestion, and rid toxins from the body. Among the more unusual qualities of the humble cuke is its ability to ease skin irritations. Use a piece of cucumber skin to soothe burns.
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Cucumbers perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH 5.5-7.0
• Consistent, even watering is critical for best plant growth and fruit development
• Raised beds, plastic mulch, and trellising can improve yields, keep fruit straight and scab free
• Incorporate a shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer per hill
Direct Sowing
• For best germination, keep soil evenly moist but not too wet
• Cover hill with Kozy-Coats, Victorian Bell Cloches, or a row cover to speed up germination
• Thin to the strongest 1-2 plants when first true leaves emerge
Transplanting
• Start indoors in 4 inch pots, 3-4 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Avoid letting starts get root bound; transplant carefully as to not disturb roots
Pests & Diseases
• Common pests: Striped and spotted cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, stink bugs
• Pest control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• Consistent harvest will keep plants productive
• Store at 45°F and 95% relative humidity
• For pickling, harvest cukes when small, before seeds form
KEY TO FLOWERS AND FRUIT SET
GY | Gynoecious - Has nearly all female flowers.
HE | Hermaphrodite - Flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts.
MO | Monoecious - Has separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
PAT | Parthenocarpic - Has the ability to set fruit without pollination.
KEY TO CUCUMBER DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
A | Anthracnose*
ACu | Alternaria Leaf Blight
ALS | Angular Leaf Spot
C | Cercospora
CCa | Corynespora Blight & Target Spot
CCu | Scab & Gummosis
CMV | Cucumber Mosaic Virus
CVYV | Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
CYSDV | Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus
DM | Downy Mildew
PM | Powdery Mildew
PRV | Papaya Ringspot Virus
R | Common Rust
S | Scab
TSP | Target Spot
WMV | Watermelon Mosaic Virus
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.
