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	Jan 26th
Last Frost	Feb 9th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 9th
Harvest Begins	Apr 5th
Harvest Ends	Dec 9th

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.