When to plant Cucumber in Zone 8b
In Zone 8b, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Feb 22–Mar 1; transplant outdoors around Mar 22–Mar 29; direct sow outdoors around Mar 22–Apr 5. Expect to harvest around May 21–May 28.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 1 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Mar 29 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Harvest | May 21 – May 28 |
| Harvest | May 21 – Jun 4 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 8b averages a last spring frost around Mar 15 and a first fall frost around Nov 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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