When to plant Cucumber in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Feb 7–Feb 14; transplant outdoors around Mar 7–Mar 14; direct sow outdoors around Mar 7–Mar 21. Expect to harvest around May 6–May 13.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Feb 14 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Harvest | May 6 – May 13 |
| Harvest | May 6 – May 20 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →