When to Plant Cucumbers in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, start seeds indoors around April 14, transplant or plant outdoors May 19 to July 16, and expect your first harvest around July 16. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Cucumbers planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Start seeds indoors
Apr 14
Transplant outdoors
May 19
Projected first harvest
Jul 16
Most cucumbers mature in about 50 to 65 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Cucumbers planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Start seeds indoors
Apr 9
Transplant outdoors
May 14
Projected first harvest
Jul 11
Most cucumbers mature in about 50 to 65 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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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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