{"product_id":"cucumber-beit-alpha-cmr-mmr","title":"Cucumber Seeds - Beit Alpha CMR\/MMR","description":"\u003cp\u003e55 days. This middle eastern style cucumber is crisp and sweet. Also called Persian or Lebanese cucumber, the Beit Alpha types are tender, sweet and seedless--perfect for packing into school lunches! The Beit Alpha cucumber is an early variety of cucumber that is sweet, tender and seedless. The Beit Alpha is large and smooth with a soft outer layer. Since this variety is mature in just fifty five days, a steady harvest can be achieved by planting regularly throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beit Alpha Cucumber Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Cucumis sativus \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist and well drained, temp of 55 to 65 F, pH 6 to 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to corn wireworms, cutworms, and fungal diseases\u003c\/li\u003eLight and dark green\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e3 g - Approximately 100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 oz- Approximately 1,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 16,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 80,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeit Alpha is a generally gynoecious strain that produces well under a variety of conditions. The five to six-inch fruit are burpless and keep well after harvest. Well adapted to trellis and greenhouse production or outdoors. Beit Alpah cucumber seeds need full sun and should be planted in warm soil with a pH level between 6 and 6.8. Sow the seeds an inch deep with 36 inches between plants. If you are using a trellis, a foot between plants is adequate. Cucumbers will need regular watering while growing. When ready to harvest, cut the Beit Alpha cucumbers at the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.genetics.utah.edu\/content\/selection\/corn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e about the evolution of corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3g Pkg (3x4)","offer_id":35360938950818,"sku":"18593","price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35360938983586,"sku":"11894","price":5.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35360939016354,"sku":"11895","price":10.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35360939049122,"sku":"11896","price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35360939081890,"sku":"11897","price":75.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/cucumber-beit-alpha-seeds-wm_700.jpg?v=1595854786","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/cucumber-beit-alpha-cmr-mmr","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}