chobbzy's Lebanese mini cucumber Beit Alpha x 4
Plant: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) | Variety: Beit Alpha
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variety not known got these from a horticulturist and he described them as Bet Alfa mini cucumber @graibeard has put me on the right track, they are Beit Alfa Lebanese mini cucumber
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chobbzy's Lebanese mini cucumber Beit Alpha Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Cucumber 'Beit Alpha' is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches in imperial).
Your garden has full sun light, which is a great match for Cucumber 'Beit Alpha'.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (10) is within the ideal range for Cucumber 'Beit Alpha'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 14.
A soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 is ideal for Cucumber 'Beit Alpha' as it does best in acidic soil so test your soil acidity often.
Cucumber 'Beit Alpha' tends to be susceptible to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, and Aphids so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Lebanese mini cucumber Beit Alpha is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lebanese mini cucumber Beit Alpha Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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18 Oct 2010
Dying day 45
transplants did not survive
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15 Sep 2010
Transplanted day 12
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09 Sep 2010
Sprouting day 6
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03 Sep 2010
Resowing day 0
Comments
graibeard wrote:
They are probably Beit Alpha’s going by the name, photo and mini description (a couple of sites describe it as a mini) Beit Alpha Cucumber Reviewed
Posted on 04 Sep 10 (over 2 years ago)
chobbzy wrote:
Yes that’s it, now that I think of it he did say they came from Israel, will go back and edit its details
thanks @graibeard you are a tree of knowledge :)
Posted on 04 Sep 10 (over 2 years ago)
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