Cucumber - Beth Alpha

Cucumber 'Beth Alpha'
Cucumis sativus L.

Description:
Cucumber 'Beth Alpha' is a popular and reliable cucumber variety that produces medium-sized, dark green fruits with a smooth skin and crispy flesh. It is particularly good for growing outdoors, but can also grow well in greenhouses. 'Beth Alpha' is known for its good taste and ability to produce a large harvest throughout the growing season. The variety has excellent resistance to cucumber leaf mold and other common cucumber diseases. Its fruits ripen early, making it a good choice for both beginners and experienced growers.

Packaging: 1 g seeds
Sowing time: February–March (pre-cultivation), April–May (direct sowing outdoors)
Planting: Plant out after last frost, usually in late May
Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
Plant spacing: 30–40 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows
Location: Full sun, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil
Harvest time: July–September
Plant height: 60–90 cm

Harvest at 10-15 cm for best flavor and texture.

Use:
'Beth Alpha' is perfect for both fresh use and pickling. It has a mild and fresh flavor that makes it ideal for salads, sandwiches, and pickles. Its crunchy texture also makes it good for pickling or as a snack.