vegetable variety in zone 7a
Persian / Beit Alpha cucumber in zone 7a
Persian / Beit Alpha · Cucumis sativus
- Zone
- 7a 0°F to 5°F
- Growing season
- 210 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 7a
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Common challenges in zone 7a
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Brown rot
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ High humidity disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7a
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Persian / Beit Alpha in adjacent zones
Other cucumber varieties for zone 7a
- Lemon
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- Marketmore 76
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- National Pickling
Crisp, blocky, ideal for fermentation; classic short pickling cucumber. Pickles, fresh, pickle relish. Product…
- Suyo Long
Sweet, burpless, crisp; foot-long ribbed Asian cucumber. Stir-fries, fresh, salads. Productive in heat where o…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Persian / Beit Alpha cucumber grow in zone 7a?
Yes. Persian / Beit Alpha is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8b, which includes zone 7a.
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