Cucumber Slicing Beit Alpha is a premium Israeli heirloom celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, tender thin skin, and crisp, burpless flesh. This parthenocarpic, gynoecious variety can produce abundant fruit without requiring pollination, making it a dependable choice for gardens, tunnels, and greenhouses. Harvest cucumbers at 4–6 inches for peak tenderness and flavor. With an approximate maturity of 60 days and good shelf life, Beit Alpha offers a generous harvest window from spring through fall.

Germination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 5/26. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.

Why Choose Beit Alpha Cucumber?

• Burpless and peel-free: Thin, tender skin means no peeling is needed before fresh eating.
• Parthenocarpic fruit set: Can produce fruit without pollination, supporting reliable harvests in protected growing spaces.
• Exceptional sweetness: Mild, fine flavor is prized by home gardeners and chefs.
• Productive plants: Gynoecious plants can produce abundantly over a long harvest window.
• Outstanding shelf life: Fruit stays fresh longer than many standard slicing varieties when harvested and stored properly.
• Dual-season performer: Suitable for spring and fall gardens in regions with warm growing conditions.
• Open-pollinated heirloom: A traditional variety that can be saved for future gardens.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after soil temperatures reach at least 65°F.
• Plant seeds 1/2–1 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rows 36–60 inches apart.
• Choose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day.
• Water consistently, providing about 1 inch per week while keeping foliage as dry as possible.
• Train vines onto a trellis or fence to encourage straighter fruit, improve airflow, and simplify harvesting.
• Side-dress with a balanced fertilizer when vines begin to run, avoiding excess nitrogen that favors leaves over fruit.
• Harvest at 4–6 inches for peak tenderness and flavor. Pick frequently to encourage continued production.
• Inspect plants for cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and powdery mildew, and remove damaged leaves promptly.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh sliced: Enjoy straight from the garden without peeling.
• Salads: Add to Greek salad, cucumber-tomato salad, or a simple herb and olive oil dish.
• Refrigerator pickles: Thin skin makes quick pickles crisp and easy to prepare.
• Tzatziki: Grate and squeeze the cucumber before combining with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and herbs.
• Infused water and drinks: Mild flavor and clean aroma pair well with citrus, mint, and summer beverages.
• Chilled soup: Blend with yogurt, mint, garlic, and herbs for a refreshing cucumber soup.

Order Beit Alpha Cucumber Seeds Today

Add this sweet, burpless, peel-free heirloom cucumber to your garden for reliable fresh harvests from spring through fall.

Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested cucumber fruit, not seeds. Approximate values per 1 cup (119 g) of sliced fresh cucumber.

• Calories: 16
• Total Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Sugars: 1.7 g
• Protein: 0.7 g
• Vitamin K: 17% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 5% Daily Value
• Potassium: 4% Daily Value
• Magnesium: 3% Daily Value

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Beit Alpha is an open-pollinated heirloom. Results vary with soil, climate, pollination, care, and growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored cucumber seed can remain viable for several years.
• Planting Zones: Cucumber is a warm-season annual. Plant after frost danger has passed and follow local soil temperatures and planting dates. In warmer regions, spring and fall plantings can help avoid peak summer heat.

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