When to plant Cucumber in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Mar 1–Mar 8; transplant outdoors around Mar 29–Apr 5; direct sow outdoors around Mar 29–Apr 12. Expect to harvest around May 28–Jun 4.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 8 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Harvest | May 28 – Jun 4 |
| Harvest | May 28 – Jun 11 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 8a calendar in the tool →