When to Plant Cucumbers in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around March 25, transplant or plant outdoors April 29 to June 26, and expect your first harvest around June 26. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Cucumbers planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Start seeds indoors
Mar 25
Transplant outdoors
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Jun 26
Most cucumbers mature in about 50 to 65 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Cucumbers planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Start seeds indoors
Mar 20
Transplant outdoors
Apr 24
Projected first harvest
Jun 21
Most cucumbers mature in about 50 to 65 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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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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