McKenzie - Cucumber, Beit Alpha Burpless Hybrid Lebanese Type Seeds

Grow delicious and crisp cucumbers with our Beit Alpha Burpless Hybrid Seeds.

Beit Alpha Burpless Cucumbers are a great-tasting F1 Hybrid originating out of the Middle East. Plants bear fruit 15 cm (6") long with smooth, medium green skin. They also boast disease resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus. These cucumbers with a unique burpless trait, making them perfect for salads and snacking.

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
• Seed Type: Hybrid
• Fill Weight (grams): 900 mg
• Approximate Seed Count: 30-35
• Characteristics: Attracts bees
• Planting Method: Direct Sow
• Colour: Green
• Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Resistance: Cucumber mosaic virus | Downy mildew | Powdery mildew
• Companion Planting:

  Beans, Dill, Lettuce, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Radish, Sunflowers. Dill is believed to provide protection against aphids and mites. Nasturtium acts as a deterrent for aphids, beetles, and bugs while also enhancing growth and flavor. Oregano serves as a general pest deterrent. Radish, and nasturtium repel cucumber beetles, with radish also warding off flea beetles.

• Flavour: Sweet and crunchy texture
• Preparation Ideas: Peeled and unpeeled sliced cucumbers are excellent additions to green salads and fresh veggie plates.