Cucumber Slicing Beit Alpha is a premium heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptional sweetness and tender, thin skin that requires no peeling. Originating from Israel, this burpless cucumber delivers consistent, fine flavor and impressive yields, making it a favorite among discerning gardeners and small-scale growers. The gynoecious, parthenocarpic plants produce abundant fruit without requiring pollination, ensuring reliable harvests even in less-than-ideal conditions. Best harvested at a smaller size for peak tenderness and flavor, Beit Alpha cucumbers offer outstanding shelf life, extending your harvest window and storage potential. Harvest in about 60 days.

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

Why Choose Beit Alpha Cucumber?

• Burpless & peel-free — thin, tender skin means no peeling, no bitterness
• Parthenocarpic — sets fruit without pollination for reliable yields even in tunnels or greenhouses
• Exceptional sweetness — Israeli heirloom flavor prized by chefs and home gardeners alike
• High yield — gynoecious plants produce prolifically over a long harvest window
• Outstanding shelf life — stays fresh longer than standard slicing varieties
• Dual-season performer — excellent for spring and fall gardens
• 97% germination rate — tested for confidence before it reaches your hands

Planting Tips for Success

• Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil reaches 65°F
• Depth: plant seeds ½–1 inch deep in well-draining, fertile soil
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart in rows 36–60 inches apart
• Sunlight: full sun, 6–8 hours minimum per day
• Water: consistent moisture is key — 1 inch per week; avoid wetting foliage
• Support: train on a trellis for straighter fruit and better air circulation
• Fertilize: side-dress with balanced fertilizer when vines begin to run
• Harvest early: pick at 4–6 inches for peak tenderness and to encourage continued production

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®

David's Garden Seeds® is a Veteran-owned business that has been offering quality non-GMO, heirloom seeds since 2009. We are proud members of the GO TEXAN agriculture program and signatories of the Safe Seed Integrity Pledge. Every seed packet we sell is backed by our Vegetable Seed License — our promise that what's on the label is what's in the bag. We do not sell GMO seeds.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh sliced — perfect straight from the garden, no peeling required
• Salads — Greek salad, cucumber-tomato, or simple herb & olive oil
• Refrigerator pickles — thin skin makes for fast, crisp quick-pickles
• Tzatziki — grate and squeeze for the classic Israeli-inspired yogurt sauce
• Infused water & cocktails — mild flavor and clean aroma shine in beverages
• Chilled soup — blend with yogurt, mint, and garlic for a refreshing gazpacho-style soup

Order Beit Alpha Cucumber Seeds Today!

Add this exceptional burpless, peel-free heirloom cucumber to your garden and enjoy fresh harvests from spring through fall.

Nutritional Information

Per 1 cup sliced (119g) fresh Beit Alpha cucumber:

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

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Beit Alpha is an open-pollinated heirloom. Results may vary based on soil, climate, and growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored seeds remain viable 3–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Best in USDA Zones 3–11 as a warm-season annual. In Zones 9–11, grow as a fall and spring crop to avoid peak summer heat.

Grow something extraordinary — from seed to table with David's Garden Seeds®.