Cucumber Beit Alpha F1
Grow your own sweet baby cucumbers with Mr Fothergill’s Beit Alpha cucumber seeds. These exceptional cucumbers have thin skin and absolutely no bitterness – excellent for a fresh Greek salad or a crunchy and refreshing snack right off the vine! It’s also the perfect variety for growing your own Qukes (baby cucumbers) for the kids’ lunchboxes.
The Beit Alpha cucumber is easy to grow, making it a great choice for gardeners of any experience level. And thanks to its compact size, it’s ideal for growing in pots or small spaces like balconies or patios. For the best quality and flavour, pick when the fruits are 10-15cm (4-6 in) long.
Pair with lettuce seeds or tomato seeds for the perfect home salad garden or explore our full range of vegetable seeds for even more great options.
How To Grow
Sow your Beit Alpha cucumber seeds 12mm (½ in) deep in rows 100cm (36 in) apart, directly where they are to grow in full sun. Firm the soil down gently afterwards. Sow 3-4 seeds in each clump and thin them down to the two strongest seedlings once they sprout. Keep well-watered and fertilise plants regularly for strong growth. Harvest the cucumbers when they reach around 10-15cm (4-6”) long.
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All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
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All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Important Note
These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees.
Recipe
Greek Salad
Ingredients
- 1 baby cos lettuce, washed
- 6 firm ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 3 Beit alpha cucumbers, sliced
- 3 Onion Rossa Lunga di Firenze, sliced into rings
- 1 red capsicum, halved, deseeded, coarsely chopped
- 200g marinated Greek olives
- 220g Greek feta, cubed
- 1 tsp oregano leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Arrange lettuce in serving bowl then add tomato, cucumber, onion, capsicum, olives and feta, sprinkling with oregano and salt.
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar and a dash of lemon juice in a jug. Drizzle over the salad and give a light toss if desired.
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Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
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