Slicing Cucumber - Beit Alpha

3.25" Pot

VINING

Beit Alpha is famous the world over for its mild, sweet flavor, high yield, and consistency. In the early 1930s, plant breeder Hanka Lazerson at the Beit Alpha kibbutz in northern Israel set about improving the Damascus cucumber, a delicious but unpredictable variety. The result was Beit Alpha, and it is everything a cucumber should be! Immigrants from the Middle East took Beit Alpha seeds with them as they settled around the world.

Their thin, smooth skin doesn’t require peeling, making them a favorite for fresh eating. The plants contain both male and female flowers, and the burpless fruit is thin skinned with relatively few seeds. Enjoy this slice of botanical history in your garden! 

Plant in Full Sun 12 - 18" apart if trellised, 36-60" if grown on the ground. Some afternoon shade is beneficial in the hottest summer weather.

Beit Alpha prefers rich, well drained soil. While you can grow on the ground, this vigorous grower does well being trellised. Regular watering and frequent harvesting will keep plants productive and fruits crisp, sweet, and tender. Direct watering at the soil at the base as the plant does not like being wet and it will promote powdery mildew. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced, organic fertilizer.

Ensure there is airflow around the plant and provide consistent moisture at the base of plants and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce disease risk. Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced, organic fertilizer. Trellising improves airflow, minimizes pest issues, and promotes straight fruits. Harvest frequently at 5–8 inches long for peak flavor and to stimulate continued production.

Thank your for shopping with us! You can pick up your order at our Farm Stand on Saturday, April 25th or Sunday, April 26th between 10am-2pm. If you want to pick up another time please message us, call us at 778-966-2966 or email at saywardhaven@gmail.com.

Please bring a box or appropriate container to transport your plants safely.

Thanks!

Farmer Tracey