When to plant Cucumber in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Mar 17–Mar 24; transplant outdoors around Apr 14–Apr 21; direct sow outdoors around Apr 14–Apr 28. Expect to harvest around Jun 13–Jun 20.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Harvest | Jun 13 – Jun 20 |
| Harvest | Jun 13 – Jun 27 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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