Beit Alpha

Price range: $3.50 through $177.50

Beit Alpha cucumber has become a popular variety because it is easy to grow, has a high yield, few seeds, spineless and burpless. Harvesting at 4-5 inches keeps the skin very tender making peeling unnecessary. It was developed in Israel and is a parthenocarpic variety making it greenhouse growing friendly.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Seed Type

Conventional

Latin Name:

Cucumis Melo

Germination:

3-10 days

Maturity:

55 days

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method:

Direct sow after all danger of frost past and soil is warm; or start indoors and transplant after 2-3 weeks

Planting Depth:

1/2"

Spacing:

Space plants 12" apart in rows 6' apart

Support Needed:

Optional; trellis to keep off damp ground if needed.

Seed Count

+/- 1,000 per ounce; 16,025 per pound

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