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Dragon Suhyo Cross Cucumber
Dragon Suhyo Cross is a vigorous Japanese hybrid cucumber from Northern China that delivers impressive yields in just 50 to 60 days. This monoecious vine produces up to 25 cucumbers per plant and thrives in warm-season growing across hardiness zones 2-13. Easy enough for beginners yet productive enough for serious growers, it's a non-GMO hybrid that practically begs to be trellised and will reward you with consistent harvests all season long.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
36 in
Height
TypeVining
Spacing
18
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-13
Size
36in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
This sooyow-type cucumber is a low-maintenance powerhouse that produces abundantly on vigorous vines, making it especially suited to trellised growing where it truly shines. The ability to yield up to 25 cucumbers per plant combined with its quick 50 to 60-day maturity means you'll be harvesting within weeks of planting. Its monoecious flowering habit (both male and female flowers on the same plant) eliminates the guesswork of pollination, and consistent picking every few days keeps the vine productive well into the season.
Common Uses
Dragon Suhyo cucumbers are used fresh as slicing cucumbers, typically harvested when 6-8 inches long for the best texture and flavor. They can also be used for pickling when harvested smaller before seeds fully develop, and their firm texture makes them suitable for fresh salads and cucumber-based dishes.
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow Dragon Suhyo seeds outdoors after soil has warmed and frost danger has passed. Plant at the spacing indicated for your garden layout (18 inches between plants, 48 inches between rows).
Harvesting
Harvest Dragon Suhyo cucumbers when they are 6-8 inches long and uniformly green with firm skin. For pickling, pick them smaller before seeds develop. Use a knife or garden shears to harvest rather than pulling on the vine, which can damage the plant. Plan to harvest every few days during peak season to encourage continued production; leaving large fruit on the vine signals the plant to slow flowering and reduce overall yield.
Pruning
No formal pruning is required for Dragon Suhyo, though trellising its vines upward on supports will improve air circulation, reduce disease pressure, and make harvesting easier. Simply train the vigorous vines onto your chosen support structure as they grow.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Cucumis sativus ‘Dragon Suhyo’
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Growth Habit
Vining
Native Status
L48 (I)HI (I)PR (I)CAN (W)
History & Origin
“Dragon Suhyo Cross originated in Northern China and represents a sooyow-type cucumber hybrid developed for vigorous, prolific production. This variety emerged from breeding work focused on creating reliable, easy-to-grow hybrids that perform well in open field and trellised cultivation systems, bringing Japanese cucumber genetics into gardens worldwide.”