When to plant Cucumber in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Apr 14–Apr 21; transplant outdoors around May 12–May 19; direct sow outdoors around May 12–May 26. Expect to harvest around Jul 11–Jul 18.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 12 – May 19 |
| Direct sow outdoors | May 12 – May 26 |
| Harvest | Jul 11 – Jul 18 |
| Harvest | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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