When to plant cucumbers
Short answer
Plant cucumbers about 2 weeks after your last spring frost. In a mid climate (zone 5) that's around Apr 29, starting seeds indoors about Mar 25. Enter your ZIP for your exact dates.
| Climate zone | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Jan 1 | Jan 29 | Mar 25 |
| Zone 2 | Jan 25 | Mar 1 | Apr 25 |
| Zone 3 | Feb 17 | Mar 24 | May 18 |
| Zone 4 | Mar 9 | Apr 13 | Jun 7 |
| Zone 5 | Mar 25 | Apr 29 | Jun 23 |
| Zone 6 | Apr 9 | May 14 | Jul 8 |
| Zone 7 | Apr 24 | May 29 | Jul 23 |
| Zone 8 | May 11 | Jun 15 | Aug 9 |
Higher climate-zone numbers are colder, so planting shifts later. Cucumbers is a tender crop. Enter your ZIP in the calculator for your exact zone and dates.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I plant cucumbers?
Plant cucumbers about 2 weeks after your last spring frost, once the soil warms. That's around Apr 13 in zone 4 and May 14 in zone 6.
When do I start cucumbers seeds indoors?
Start cucumbers seeds indoors about 3 weeks before your last frost, then transplant after the frost passes. That's roughly Apr 9 in zone 6.
How long until cucumbers is ready to harvest?
About 55 days from transplant or sowing. In zone 6, plants set out around May 14 are typically ready near Jul 8.