When to plant Cucumber in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Mar 31–Apr 7; transplant outdoors around Apr 28–May 5; direct sow outdoors around Apr 28–May 12. Expect to harvest around Jun 27–Jul 4.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Harvest | Jun 27 – Jul 4 |
| Harvest | Jun 27 – Jul 11 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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