Ilas

Cucumber

55d to harvest

Cool, crisp, and vividly refreshing—Ilas Beit Alpha Cucumber delivers a clean snap with a bright, subtly sweet flavor that lingers on the palate. At maturity, the fruit forms an elegant, medium-long shape with a tender skin and a juicy, well-balanced bite that shines in fresh salads and quick pickling. Grow Ilas for dependable, garden-to-table crunch—ideal when you want cucumbers that stay crisp and flavorful from harvest to jar.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 29th
Last Frost	May 13th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 13th
Harvest Begins	Jul 7th
Harvest Ends	Sep 27th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	12

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely to hit Cucumis sativus (cucumber), and how do I manage it at home?

Cucumber beetles and powdery mildew are common issues for Cucumis sativus. Use yellow sticky traps plus row cover after sowing to reduce beetle feeding, then remove the cover once flowering begins; for powdery mildew, water at the base (not the leaves) and spray a labeled potassium bicarbonate or sulfur product as soon as white patches appear and repeat per label instructions.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase to prevent problems?

During active fruiting (roughly mid-season through harvest), keep soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1–2 inches of water per week, adjusted for heat and mulch. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than daily sprinkles, and avoid wetting foliage because cucumber roots need moisture stability while the leaves stay dry to reduce mildew.

How can I tell when my Cucumis sativus is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach the mature size for your plants (often within about 55 days from sowing) and before they become oversized or seedy. Look for firm cucumbers with a fresh, bright green color, and check daily once plants start producing—overgrown fruits slow new flowering and can turn bitter.