Sometimes called Lebanese or Persian Cucumber, Beit Alpha is a Middle Eastern cucumber variety prized for its thin skins, crisp texture and wonderfully sweet flavor. Bred at a kibbutz farm in Israel, the Beit Alpha was selected for its ability to endure extreme heat and drought, producing large crops of cucumbers in even the harshest climates. Now becoming a mainstay in gardens and greenhouses around the world, the Beit Alpha cucumber has proven itself as not just an excellent producer, but quite possibly one of the best tasting cucumbers around, with a level of sweetness seldom achieved by other cucumber varieties. Beit Alpha is a parthenocarpic cucumber, which means that it does not require pollination for fruit initiation. This is a particularly useful trait for scenarios where pollinators are absent, such as in greenhouses or indoor hydroponic setups, but it is also beneficial for gardeners who might have a less-than-ideal pollinator population. What's more, Beit Alpha is gynecious, meaning that the predominant number of its flowers are female, which leads to a larger yield of cucumbers. Home gardeners often tout the ability of Beit Alpha to produce a half-dozen cucumbers seemingly overnight. Taken together with their vigorous, easy-to-grow nature, these are just a few of the reasons Beit Alpha makes such a good cucumber variety for beginning gardeners and those working in challenging environments. As far as flavor goes, Beit Alpha is a standout. A truly burpless variety— for those of us who suffer from this embarrassing affliction— Beit Alpha features thin skins that don't require peeling and a delicious, sweet flavor without the slightest hint of bitterness. Its firm texture and satisfying crunch make it a great dual-purpose variety for both slicing and pickling, but our favorite way to eat them is as mini cucumbers, when their sweetness and crunch are at their peak. Plus, it's a great way to stay ahead of the massive yields. All in all, whether you're looking for a parthenocarpic cucumber for growing in your aerogarden or just a great tasting, fuss-free cucumber for the home garden, our Beit Alpha cucumber seeds are a good way to go. Harvests begin approximately 55 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.
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