vegetable variety in zone 5b
Persian / Beit Alpha cucumber in zone 5b
Persian / Beit Alpha · Cucumis sativus
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 70
The verdict
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About Persian / Beit Alpha
Sweet, thin-skinned, no need to peel; small smooth fruits. Fresh eating, salads, snacks. Parthenocarpic types set without pollination, productive in greenhouses.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Persian / Beit Alpha in adjacent zones
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- National Pickling
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Persian / Beit Alpha cucumber grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Persian / Beit Alpha is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8b, which includes zone 5b.
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