Beit Alpha F1 Cucumber

Beit Alpha F1 Cucumber: Sweet, Thin-Skinned Mediterranean Delight

Originating from the Mediterranean, the Beit Alpha F1 Cucumber is a prolific hybrid known for producing exceptionally sweet and tender baby cucumbers. These thin-skinned fruits are non-bitter, spineless, and incredibly flavorful, making them perfect for fresh use in salads and as healthy snacks. Whether grown in the field or under glass, Beit Alpha F1 delivers delicious cucumbers when harvested at 4-6 inches long.

• Sweet and Tender Baby Cucumbers:
  • Produces small, 4-6 inch long cucumbers with a remarkably sweet flavor.
  • Thin, delicate skin makes them enjoyable without peeling.
  • Perfect for snacking straight from the vine or adding to fresh salads.
• Non-Bitter and Spineless:
  • Consistently non-bitter, ensuring a pleasant eating experience.
  • Spineless vines make handling and harvesting easy and comfortable.
• Prolific Yields:
  • This variety is known for its abundant production of cucumbers.
  • Enjoy a continuous harvest when picked regularly.
• Versatile Growing Options:
  • Performs well both when grown in the open field and under glass (greenhouse).
  • Adaptable to various gardening setups.
• Early Maturity:
  • Reaches maturity relatively early in the season (55-65 days from sowing).
  • Provides a quick and rewarding harvest.
• Middle Eastern Salad Type:
  • Classified as a delicious Middle Eastern salad type, prized for its quality and flavor.
  • A staple in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: F1 Hybrid, Slicer (Salad Type).
  • Fruit Length: 4-6 inches.
  • Flavor: Sweet, very tasty.
  • Skin: Thin.
  • Bitterness: Non-bitter.
  • Spines: Spineless.
  • Package Size: 10 seeds (check your specific packaging).
  • Hardiness: Half-Hardy Annual.
  • Temperature Required: 20-25°C (optimal for germination).
  • Time to Germinate: 7-14 Days.
  • Days to Maturity: 55 – 65 Days.
  • Position/ Light: Full Sun.
• Sowing and Growing Tips:
  • Sow under cover (protected) from spring, 3-4 seeds 1 inch deep in a 3-inch pot with good compost. Thin later to the best one or two plants per clump.
  • Transplant no later than 3 weeks after seeding to avoid damaging the taproot.
  • Best grown under glass and performs best when summer gets going.
  • To avoid bitterness, keep plants evenly moist at all times.
  • Best trained on canes or trellis to save greenhouse space.
  • Keep them picked when small and tender (4-6 inches) to encourage continuous production.
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest Beit Alpha F1 Cucumber when are 4-6 inches long for the sweetest flavor and tender texture.
  • Perfect for enjoying fresh salads, as a healthy snack, or in various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes.