When to plant Cucumber in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around May 15–May 22; transplant outdoors around Jun 12–Jun 19; direct sow outdoors around Jun 12–Jun 26. Expect to harvest around Aug 11–Aug 18.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | May 15 – May 22 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 19 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 26 |
| Harvest | Aug 11 – Aug 18 |
| Harvest | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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