When to Plant Cucumbers in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, start seeds indoors around April 24, transplant or plant outdoors May 29 to July 26, and expect your first harvest around July 26. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Cucumbers planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Start seeds indoors
Apr 24
Transplant outdoors
May 29
Projected first harvest
Jul 26
Most cucumbers mature in about 50 to 65 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Cucumbers planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Start seeds indoors
Apr 19
Transplant outdoors
May 24
Projected first harvest
Jul 21
Most cucumbers mature in about 50 to 65 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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Varieties to grow
9 varieties of cucumbers in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with cucumbers
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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