Variety field guide
What to expect from Beit Alpha Slicing cucumber Seeds
Beit Alpha Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, About 6 in long and 2 in wide in the North Carolina State record, on vining/climbing plants.
Read the complete product descriptionTraits, flavor, garden use, variety notes, and the full catalog record
Beit Alpha Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, About 6 in long and 2 in wide in the North Carolina State record, on vining/climbing plants. Grow it for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest; Discover the exceptional quality and smooth flavor of Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Beit Alpha, a premium Middle Eastern variety celebrated for its sweetness, thin skin, and crisp texture. Beit Alpha Cucumber Seeds produce early, burpless Mediterranean cucumber known for smooth skin and refreshing, sweet flavor.
About Beit Alpha
Beit Alpha is an annual slicing cucumber with green color, 49–60 in mature height or spread, and a vining/climbing habit. Harvest form or size: About 6 in long and 2 in wide in the North Carolina State record. Botanically it is Cucumis sativus L. Maturity or first bloom: 60-69 Days; germination: 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F. Best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Discover the exceptional quality and smooth flavor of Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Beit Alpha, a premium Middle Eastern variety celebrated for its sweetness, thin skin, and crisp texture.
History and provenance
Institutional cucumber archives document Beit Alpha as a recognized Middle Eastern market type and cultivar. No more specific origin claim is added. The exact identity of the seed lot remains tied to its supplier and lot records, so no additional lineage is assigned beyond the cited record. Growers saving seed should keep the original packet, source, year, and selection notes with the lot. This productive vining cucumber is ideal for gardeners seeking high yields of tender, burpless fruits that require no peeling and stay delicious even in warm weather. The mild, sweet flavor and refreshing crunch make it well suited for fresh eating, salads, and Mediterranean dishes. Consistent watering and trellising encourage straight fruits and continuous harvests. Highly valued for its reliable performance and gourmet quality, the Beit Alpha Cucumber is an excellent choice for both home gardens and market production.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Cucumis sativus L. |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 60-69 Days |
| Germination | 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F |
| Seed depth | 1/2 in |
| Plant height / spread | 49–60 in |
| Growth habit | Vining/Climbing |
| Spacing | 12 in between plants; 36 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | Trellis |
Starting Beit Alpha from seed
How to grow Beit Alpha Slicing cucumber
Botanical identity: Cucumis sativus L. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1/2 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 75–90 °F. Expected emergence: 7-10 Days. No stratification; direct sow into warm soil or start briefly in biodegradable cells and transplant young
Plant during Late Spring. Space plants 12 in apart with 36 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: Trellis.
Garden performance and care
Harvest Beit Alpha frequently at the intended eating stage so oversized fruit does not slow production. Keep vines off wet soil where possible, water at the root zone, and watch early for cucumber beetles and wilt symptoms. Expected emergence is 7-10 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 60-69 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Beit Alpha is best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Harvest form or size: About 6 in long and 2 in wide in the North Carolina State record. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. Discover the exceptional quality and smooth flavor of Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Beit Alpha, a premium Middle Eastern variety celebrated for its sweetness, thin skin, and crisp texture.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Beit Alpha Select several healthy, true-to-type plants so the saved lot represents the variety rather than one unusually early or large individual. Cucumis sativus L. varieties can cross with other cucumbers of the same species through insect-carried pollen. Isolate by distance, flowering control, bagging, or hand pollination and maintain enough plants to represent the variety. Mark seed fruit early, then allow it to grow far past eating stage until large and pale, yellow, or golden. Hold mature fruit briefly if sound, scoop seed and pulp, ferment about 24–48 hours, wash away pulp and light seed, and dry the heavy seed thoroughly in a thin layer. Label the lot with isolation and selection records and test germination before distribution.
Common problems
Watch Beit Alpha for cucumber beetles, squash bugs where applicable, aphids, powdery or downy mildew, bacterial wilt, crown rot, poor pollination, and fruit damage on wet soil. Rotate cucurbit crops, provide airflow, water at the root zone, protect young plants before flowering, and remove covers when blossoms need pollinators. Do not work wet vines.
Frequently asked questions
When is Beit Alpha ready?
60-69 Days from warm direct sowing or equivalent established transplant
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-10 Days near 75–90 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 49–60 in with a vining/climbing habit. Support: Trellis.
Can it grow in a container?
Possible in a large container only with a sturdy trellis, frequent watering, and enough root volume.
How is it used?
Primary uses: fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Discover the exceptional quality and smooth flavor of Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Beit Alpha, a premium Middle Eastern variety celebrated for its sweetness, thin skin, and crisp texture.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
Minimum Seed Count:30 seeds
