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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
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- United States
Overview
Beit Alpha, sometimes written 'Beth Alpha', is the Middle Eastern heirloom behind the whole class of thin-skinned, burpless cucumbers. The plants are parthenocarpic, setting smooth, mild, bitter-free fruit without pollination, and they perform in both greenhouse and open-field settings. Direct sow once the soil reaches about 70F, or start indoors three weeks ahead, and train the vines up a trellis so the fruit stays straight and clean. Pick at 4 to 6 inches, before the deep green skin loses its tenderness, and keep picking to keep the vines going. Since there is no need to peel, it is a natural for salads and snacking. About 60 days.
Beit Alpha traits
- Heirloom Beit Alpha type
- Thin, tender skin and burpless, bitter-free flesh
- Parthenocarpic; sets fruit without pollination
- Suits greenhouse or field
- Best picked at 4 to 6 inches
- Synonym: 'Beth Alpha'
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Snacking
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Alpha this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
| Cobra | 60 days | — | — |
Beit Alpha FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Beit Alpha?
Beit Alpha, sometimes written 'Beth Alpha', is the Middle Eastern heirloom behind the whole class of thin-skinned, burpless cucumbers. The plants are parthenocarpic, setting smooth, mild, bitter-free fruit without pollination, and they perform in both greenhouse and open-field settings.
How many days to maturity is Beit Alpha?
Beit Alpha is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Beit Alpha compare with other cucumber varieties?
Beit Alpha: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days), Burpless (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Beit Alpha good for?
Beit Alpha is grown for fresh slicing, salads, snacking, greenhouse growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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