BEIT ALPHA CUCUMBERS are becoming more popular among growers for a good reason. They are self-pollinating. These can be grown in a greenhouse without pollinators, or outside in the garden. Also does well in containers. A delicious, very sweet cucumber that is usually picked small and does not need peeling, the skin is very thin and great for pickles, the seeds are small. This variety is very popular in the Mediterranean, Middle east and Europe having been developed in Israel. Now becoming popular with Americans because of the fruits fine flavor and high yields. They are also burpless and have great shelf life. Grow on hills or in a container with a trellis. Plant produces green cucumbers 5" to 8" long. This strain also has a short sturdy vine suitable for containers with a small trellis, hanging baskets or garden hills. Easy to grow from seed. Steady water and a little organic fertilizer. About 55 days for fresh cucumbers. Pick them anytime after they're 2" long. Thank You! Open pollinated, Certified Organic, Non-Gmo, U.S. Grown seed. Cucurbitaceae Cucumis sativus. Spring. Soil temp 80F+. Full sun. At least 6 hrs a day. Trellis or Hill's. Spacing on trellis plants is 12". Hill's 30" apart. SOW 2 or 3 seeds per plant,1"deep. Keep moist. Germination 7-14 Days. Thin to one best seedling. Vine's length 4'- 6'. About 55 Days for full size cucumbers. Pick anytime after 2". Heavy water. Organic fertilizer if needed.