{"product_id":"cucumber-beth-alpha","title":"Cucumber Beth Alpha","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eMr. Fothergill’s Cucumber Beth Alpha – Early, Crisp Cucumbers for Indoor \u0026amp; Outdoor Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eGrow a classic, reliable variety with \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eMr. Fothergill’s Cucumber Beth Alpha\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eearly cropping, compact growth, and excellent flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eshort to medium-length, smooth dark green fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cucumber is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"500\"\u003egreenhouse, polytunnel, or sheltered outdoor growing\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"563\"\u003ecrisp, mild cucumbers with minimal bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e🥒 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eEarly Cropping Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the earliest cucumbers to harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eCompact Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for smaller gardens and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eSmooth, Dark Green Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniform shape with tender skins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eCrisp \u0026amp; Mild Flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshing taste perfect for salads and slicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eVersatile Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well indoors or outdoors in warm positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e🌱 Sow \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April for early crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June once risk of frost has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eGrowing Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil or compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm between plants; provide support if required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e From \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eearly summer onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e; pick fruits regularly to encourage further cropping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003ePerfect for gardeners wanting early, reliable cucumbers — Beth Alpha delivers crisp, tasty fruits with dependable performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e 🥒\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53398901621076,"sku":"47371","price":3.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/5587\/4082\/files\/large-mfv28701c5.jpg?v=1768489035","url":"https:\/\/www.keanscm.ie\/products\/cucumber-beth-alpha","provider":"KeansClaremorris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}