{"product_id":"cucumber-slicing-beit-alpha-100-non-gmo-open-pollinated-seeds","title":"Cucumber Slicing Beit Alpha 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003eBeit Alpha Slicing Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Israeli heirloom prized for sweet flavor, tender thin skin, and crisp, burpless flesh. Harvest at 4–6 inches for peak tenderness, then slice straight onto your cutting board for fresh snacks or a cool cucumber-dill tzatziki. This parthenocarpic, gynoecious variety can set fruit without pollination and suits gardens, tunnels, and greenhouses. Approximate maturity is 60 days, depending on conditions. Includes 100 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 5\/26. TLM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Beit Alpha Cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender thin skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy fresh cucumbers without peeling when skin is tender and fruit is thoroughly washed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, crisp flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild flavor makes these cucumbers useful for salads, snacks, and yogurt sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParthenocarpic fruit set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can produce fruit without pollination, useful in protected growing spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductive plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gynoecious plants support abundant harvests with suitable care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood shelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proper harvesting and prompt storage help maintain quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and fall plantings suit regions with appropriate warm growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional variety for gardeners who value seed-saving possibilities; isolation and appropriate pollination are needed to maintain true-to-type seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil reaches at least 65°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1\/2–1 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rows 36–60 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide about 1 inch weekly, adjusting for rain, heat, soil, and plant needs. Keep foliage as dry as practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train vines onto a sturdy trellis or fence for straighter fruit, improved airflow, and easier picking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-dress when vines begin to run, using a balanced fertilizer according to label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick frequently at 4–6 inches while skins are tender to encourage continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor for cucumber beetles and mildew. Remove damaged foliage as appropriate and maintain airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color:#0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh slices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash thoroughly and slice with tender skin intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with tomatoes, herbs, lemon, and olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerator pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a reliable refrigerator-pickle recipe and keep chilled; these are not shelf-stable preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTzatziki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grate, squeeze, and mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and dill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfused water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add washed slices with citrus or mint and keep refrigerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChilled soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend with yogurt and herbs for a refreshing starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#ff0000;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOrder Beit Alpha Cucumber Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#ff0000;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePlant 100 seeds for sweet, crisp, thin-skinned cucumbers to enjoy fresh from your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral harvested-cucumber reference values per 1 cup (119 grams) sliced fresh cucumber, not a Beit Alpha-specific analysis or values for planting seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValues vary with growing conditions, serving size, and preparation. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth, yield, maturity, fruit quality, and flavor vary with soil, climate, pollination, and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, and dark in a sealed container away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumber is a warm-season annual. Plant after frost danger passes and follow local soil temperatures and planting calendars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packet seeds are intended for planting, not eating. The recipe uses harvested cucumbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eBeit Alpha Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, thin-skinned cucumbers make a refreshing yogurt dip for pita, vegetables, or grilled foods. Makes about 2 cups, approximately 8 servings. Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 10 minutes draining and 30 minutes chilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 medium harvested Beit Alpha cucumbers, about 8 ounces total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 cups plain Greek yogurt made with pasteurized milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little for serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small garlic clove, finely minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse cucumbers under running water and scrub gently with a clean produce brush. Trim ends and grate coarsely with tender skin intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace grated cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer for 10 minutes. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold in drained cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste and adjust seasoning. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and serve chilled with pita or washed vegetable slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eOptions and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse chopped mint instead of some of the dill, or a thick plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt alternative. Store covered in the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days. Stir before serving. 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