BEST CUCUMBER TO GROW IN A HOT CLIMATE | SUYO LONG
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2020
- If you're looking for the best cucumber to grow in a hot climate, check out the 'Suyo Long'. This Chinese heirloom is the best for fresh eating, and it doesn't get bitter in the heat of summer. Also included are tips for watering, common pest, and disease issues.
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Hmm. Although the Suyo Long tolerates the heat well, there are others that truly thrive in a hot climate, like the Armenian and the carosello, which are both C. melo instead of C. sativus. Additionally, some of these - like the Striped Carosello Leccese - have a taste and texture that completely beats anything other cucumber I have ever had, even though I still enjoy the taste of the Suyo Long. If you would like me to send you a few seeds, let me know.
Thank you! I love finding new varieties to grow in central Texas. You're producing some amazing varieties that gardeners should be more aware of. I can't wait to give them a shot and it could make for a great sequel to this video.
@@newgardenroad Thank you for your kind words. Everything I produce is not mine, but has been grown by farmers for generations in Southern Italy. I am just providing others with access to these incredible cucumber varieties. For centuries C. melo was the only species of cucumber available in Europe. While it was mostly forgotten about in Northern Europe after C. sativus was introduced, the Italians held on to their indigenous C. melo cucumbers likely because they produced so much better in their climate.
yea any cucumber ive ever grew has been there in july lol and i live in texas
Can the Armenian handle 115°? We're clocking that every day in Arizona right now.
@@FC2ESWS They sure can and do better in the heat, if planted in-ground.
Summer Dance F1 hybrid is a very nice variety for hot weather, it also has smooth skin. We are in Nevada: dry and hot, extreme temperature swings, very difficult climate for growing. And Summer Dance performed well here. Suyo did well too. You have to fertilize them CONSTANTLY! I mix a spoon of sour cream with water and give them that milky solution for calcium, also organic fish fertilizer. Then they keep producing.
Great lesson!
Thanks! 😃
Really great video with lots of tips!
Thank you! ✨
Yeah so good!!
The undefeated champion of cucumbers!!!
Great video. The cucumber beetle and squash bugs are a big issue here in Georgia.
Oh no! I am all too familiar with those pests. I applied beneficial nematodes last fall and although it seems to have helped, only time will tell. 🤞🏼
Very informative video! There's so much conflicting information in the gardening realm. We're attempting to grow Suyo Long cucumbers for the first time (in Zone 7a). We planted a seedling in early June, and it grew beautifully up our trellis. Now (in mid July) it is starting to produce cucumbers, but it's been a real challenge figuring out the watering. Not least of all since we've had very little rain in the past couple of months. I've been watering most mornings in our 90+ degree weather, but recently the plant has looked very wilted by around noon. The general consensus seems to be it is the result of too much or too little watering! Oy! So I backed off the watering, thinking I was overdoing it, and it seemed to get worse. Also, the little cucumbers are very curly -- making me think they're struggling (as you say might be the case). I came across a site today that says cucumbers have very shallow roots and can take two waterings per day in 90+ weather. I soaked it this morning (about 2 minutes on the hose's "Shower" setting), and it was wilted by around noon. I soaked it again (for about another 2-3 minutes), and it had perked back up again (the leaves no longer looking wilted) within the hour. I also read that overhead watering is ideal (soaking the leaves and all), which I realize is contrary to your advice in the video, and I might pay the price for doing that. Time will tell!
Hello! Thanks very much for your comments.
Are you checking the soil before you water? This is a very good gauge for me in my Texas garden. Watering needs vary between plants, weather conditions and soil types, so recommendations on the internet aren't always appropriate for your specific garden, but sticking a finger in the soil can tell us what we need to know. I put my finger in the soil to a depth of two inches and if it feels moist I don't water.
During the middle of the day it's not uncommon for my cucumbers and many plants to look wilted as they fold their leaves in an effort to conserve moisture while they aren't able to efficiently uptake what they need to look perky during periods of high temperatures. This is why some plants will look good at the end of the day or the following morning once they catch up.
If daytime temperatures are 90-95 degrees for an extended period of time, it will be a challenge for even the Suyo Long. I generally grow them through mid July before they start to decline. Your season may go a bit longer. You might consider planting them earlier next spring so they can fruit during more moderate temperatures.
I hope that helps!
I had good luck with the Excelsior cucumber this summer in Louisiana's heat
That’s awesome! I think I’ve seen that one before, I’ll have to try it out. I tried a new variety this year called ‘Arkansas little leaf’ which was fantastic, but it turned bitter in early July. That’s just how it goes I suppose. 😎
Thanks for sharing,i just picked my first cucumber looked like the ones you showed in the video but it tasted so bitter
Ive been watering it regularly and really hot weather. Any ideas
You may benefit from employing a shade structure when it's really hot. This could also be achieved by interplanting with taller crops. Target shading the cucumber plants and the soil. Best wishes!
@@newgardenroad will give it a go thanks mate
Hello can you tell me What are the little yellow vegetables please?
I believe that your'e referring to the 'yellow pear' cherry tomatoes in the harvest basket. They're delicious!
Do they self pollinate
Not this variety
Do these cucumbers have to be pollinated by bees, insects, me, etc? Or is it a parthenocarpic cucumber?
Hello! I have been sourcing these from High Mowing Organic Seeds for several years, and they are listed as monoecious.
Can cucumber grown between 35 to 42 celcius temp range in direct sunlight , I m from north india please answer
That may be too hot for optimal growth and pollination.
In india cucumber farming done between Jan to April but I want to do it in sep to Nov between temp 35 to 42 , so can I do it without poly house with modified seed , where can I get if
I recommend searching for heirloom seeds from growers in your region. Their varieties will be best suited to grow in those conditions if it's possible. You may still need a shade structure instead of a poly house if you want to grow them through the heat. Best!
@@newgardenroad ok thanks
What's your grow zone?
Hello. I’m in zone 8b.
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I gave up on cukes here due to a maddening amount of yellow cucumber beetles. They're jerks
I totally understand. I'm going to be experimenting with beneficial nematodes in the hopes of controlling cucumber beetles, flea beetles, squash vine borers, and sweet potato weevils. It could be worth a shot!
@@newgardenroad I'd LOVE to see a video update on that! I've been considering using nematodes. They're a little hard to get your hands on where I am