Beit Alpha cucumber. 25 Seeds

Beit Alpha CUCUMBER SEEDS | Early 55 days maturity | 25 Seeds

To grow Beit Alpha cucumbers, you will need: Beit Alpha cucumber seeds, a sunny spot in your garden, well-drained soil, compost or well-rotted manure, fertilizer, a trellis, and water.

Instructions: Choose a sunny spot in your garden. Beit Alpha cucumbers need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Prepare the soil by amending it with compost or well-rotted manure. This will improve drainage and fertility. Plant the seeds when the soil temperature reaches at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep and 12 inches apart. Water the cucumbers regularly. They need about 1 inch of water per week. Water deeply and less often to encourage deep root growth. Fertilize the cucumbers every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Trellis the cucumber plants. This will help to save space and improve air circulation. Harvest the cucumbers when they are 6-8 inches long and have a dark green color.

Here are some additional tips for growing Beit Alpha cucumbers: Mulch around the plants with organic matter such as straw, wood chips, or compost. This will help to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pinch off the growing tips of the plants to encourage them to produce more fruit. Remove any diseased or yellowing leaves. This will help to prevent the spread of disease. Protect the plants from pests and diseases. Cucumbers are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases, such as aphids, cucumber beetles, and spider mites. Inspect the plants regularly and treat any pests or diseases as soon as possible.