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Sow cucumber seeds at a depth of ½ inches after the last frost of spring. Plant seeds in a site that receives 5-7 hours of sunlight every day. Seedlings will appear in 7 to 10 days in ideal growing conditions. Thin to the healthiest seedlings after germination. Provide added support when growing cucumber vertically.GROWING REQUIREMENTSPESTS & DISEASESCommon pests like aphids, thrips, beetles, loopers can affect the cucumber plant while growing. Manage pests with optimum watering, regular check ups and organic neem soil.SOILAmend poor soils with well-rotted manure or compost. Cucumber beit alpha will grow best on fertile well-draining soil.SPOTCucumbers will grow best in full sun with 5-7 hours of sunlight every day.TEMPERATUREIdeal soil temperature should be between 20 to 30°C for germination of seeds.WATERINGKeep the planted cucumber well watered since they require soil moisture to produce flavoursome fruits.HOW TO HARVESTCucumber beit alpha will start producing fruits in 50-60 days after planting. Cucumber fruits will be most flavoursome when they are 4-6 inches in length. Harvest cucumber regularly to promote more growth.