Mr. Fothergill’s Cucumber Beth Alpha – Early, Crisp Cucumbers for Indoor & Outdoor Growing

Grow a classic, reliable variety with Mr. Fothergill’s Cucumber Beth Alpha, valued for its early cropping, compact growth, and excellent flavour. Producing short to medium-length, smooth dark green fruits, this cucumber is ideal for greenhouse, polytunnel, or sheltered outdoor growing and delivers crisp, mild cucumbers with minimal bitterness.

🥒 Key Features

• Early Cropping Variety: One of the earliest cucumbers to harvest

• Compact Plants: Suitable for smaller gardens and containers

• Smooth, Dark Green Fruits: Uniform shape with tender skins

• Crisp & Mild Flavour: Refreshing taste perfect for salads and slicing

• Versatile Growing: Performs well indoors or outdoors in warm positions

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Indoors: March–April for early crops

• Sow Outdoors: May–June once risk of frost has passed

• Growing Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil or compost

• Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants; provide support if required

• Harvest: From early summer onwards; pick fruits regularly to encourage further cropping

Perfect for gardeners wanting early, reliable cucumbers — Beth Alpha delivers crisp, tasty fruits with dependable performance. 🥒