Flavorful Mini Cucumbers - Also known as Persian Cucumber or Lebanese Cucumber, Beit Alpha is a Middle Eastern variety known for thin skins, sweet taste, and resilience to harsh climates. The small cucumbers have a firm texture and sweet flavor without the slightest hint of bitterness. Easy-to-Grow - Beit Alpha is a parthenocarpic cucumber, which means that it does not require pollination for fruit initiation. This is a particularly useful when growing in greenhouses or indoor hydroponic setups, but it is also beneficial for gardeners who might have a less than ideal pollinator population. Productive Yields - Being a gynecious cucumber, Beit Alpha predominantly produces female flowers, meaning a greater proportion of the flowers develop into cucumbers. This leads to much larger yields and a more efficient use of garden space. Premium Seed - Our GMO-free, chemical-free seeds are regularly tested to ensure superior germination. We specialize exclusively in open-pollinated and heirloom vegetable seeds, treasured for their superior flavor & seed saving value, owing to their long history of pure pollination. With our quality seeds, you can be confident that you are getting safe, reliable vegetable seeds for planting in your home garden. Convenient Packaging - Our durable seed packets protect your vegetable seeds from light and moisture, extending the survival of the seeds by years. Their resealable zipper tops also make for convenient storage and planting. Just a couple of the many reasons why our heirloom seed packets are a must-have for garden seed collections and preparedness seed vaults. Sometimes called Lebanese or Persian Cucumber, Beit Alpha is a Middle Eastern cucumber variety prized for its thin skins, crisp texture and wonderfully sweet flavor. Bred at a kibbutz farm in Israel, the Beit Alpha was selected for its ability to endure extreme heat and drought, producing large crops of cucumbers in even the harshest climates. Now becoming a mainstay in gardens and greenhouses around the world, the Beit Alpha cucumber has proven itself as not just an excellent producer, but quite possibly one of the best tasting cucumbers around, with a level of sweetness seldom achieved by other cucumber varieties. Beit Alpha is a parthenocarpic cucumber, which means that it does not require pollination for fruit initiation. This is a particularly useful trait for scenarios where pollinators are absent, such as in greenhouses or indoor hydroponic setups, but it is also beneficial for gardeners who might have a less than ideal pollinator population. What's more, Beit Alpha is gynecious, meaning that the predominant number of its flowers are female, which leads to a larger yield of cucumbers. As far as flavor goes, Beit Alpha is a standout. A truly burpless variety for those of us who suffer from this embarrassing affliction Beit Alpha features thin skins that don't require peeling and a delicious, sweet flavor without the slightest hint of bitterness. Its firm texture and satisfying crunch make it a great dual-purpose variety for both slicing and pickling, but our favorite way to eat them is as mini cucumbers, when their sweetness and crunch are at their peak. Plus, it's a great way to stay ahead of the massive yields. All in all, whether you're looking for a parthenocarpic cucumber for growing in your aerogarden or just a great tasting, fuss-free cucumber for the home garden, our Beit Alpha cucumber seeds are a good way to go. Harvests begin approximately 55 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.