Cucumber Seeds - Beit Alpha F1 CMR/MMR
52 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, parthenocarpic and gynoecious, dual-use slicing or pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew. Each cucumber has a medium green exterior and very small black spine. This cucumber grows straight and ranges between 5-8 inches long. Beit Alpha CMR/MMR is a Mediterranean-type cucumber that is burpless with few seeds, featuring tender skin and a mild flavor best enjoyed when picked smaller than traditional slicers. ~950 seeds/oz.
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Growing Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden
Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.
Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. As a parthenocarpic and gynoecious type of cucumber, no pollination is needed. These flowers are self-pollinating and make this cucumber ideal for those growing in greenhouses or hoop houses where pollinators are absent. Cross-pollination may result in larger seeds.
Harvesting Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber
Look for fruits that are about 5-8 inches. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest.
About Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber Garden Seeds
A burpless cucumber that contains lower levels of cucurbitacins than other varieties.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I recommend growing cucumbers with a vertical support, like a fence or a trellis, to promote healthy air circulation."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Wholesale - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 950 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 15,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 76,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 380,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Cucumber Type: | Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. / Pickling - Pickling cucumbers typically are shorter, have a thinner, bumpy, or warty skin. While they can be eaten fresh and in salads, these are preferred for pickling. / Burpless - Burpless cucumbers have reduced levels of cucurbitacin. Burpless cucumbers are reportedly less bitter tasting, and are less likely to cause digestive issues (indigestion, bloating, burping, etc) in some people. They are also less attractive to cucumber beetles. |
| Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber Color: | Green |
| Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber Flavor: | Sweet, mild, without any bitterness |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 52 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. |
| Soil Preference: | Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. |
| Cucumber Pollination: | Gynoecious - These cucumbers produce primarily all female flowers, often leading to higher yields. A monoecious variety (producing male and female flowers) should be grown nearby as a pollen source. / Parthenocarpic - These cucumbers are self-pollinating, seedless, and do not require insect pollinating activity. This makes them ideal for greenhouse production. If they are cross-pollinated with other types, they may yield seeded fruit. |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready around 40-54 days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 36-48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36-48 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. |
| Germination Temperature: | 75-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | This variety is resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew. Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support) |