How to Grow Beit Alpha
Cucumis sativus 'Beit Alpha'
Your complete guide to growing Beit Alpha.
📷 Wikipedia: CucumberWhen to Plant Beit Alpha
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | September – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | August – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | June – August |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Beit Alpha
✓ Good companions
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides natural trellis support
Provides natural shade and wind protection for cucumber vines
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests
Serves as living mulch, conserving soil moisture and suppressing weeds
Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, repels squash bugs
Repels cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure
Provides natural trellis support and attracts pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Strong oils from rosemary and thyme can stunt cucumber growth
Competes for nutrients and may increase susceptibility to blight diseases
Inhibits cucumber growth through allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
