When to Plant Cucumber in Zone 9
Cucumis sativus
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026 · Sources: USDA, NOAA, Cooperative ExtensionZone 9 Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
Feb 1
6–8 weeks before transplant
Transplant Out
Mar 15
After last frost (Feb 28)
Direct Sow
Mar 15
Directly in garden bed
First Harvest
May 10
50–70 days after planting
Season Ends
Nov 10
Before first frost (Nov 25)
Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧💧💧 High
Spacing
36 inches apart
Planting Depth
1.0 inch
Min Soil Temp
60°F
Germination
3–10 days
Days to Maturity
50–70 days
Frost Tolerance
No frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Difficulty
Easy
Recommended for Zone 9
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Cucumber Schedule — All Zones
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Apr 15 | Jun 1 | Jun 1 | Jul 20 | Sep 1 |
| Zone 4 | Apr 10 | May 25 | May 25 | Jul 15 | Sep 15 |
| Zone 5 | Apr 1 | May 15 | May 15 | Jul 5 | Sep 25 |
| Zone 6 | Mar 20 | May 1 | May 1 | Jun 20 | Oct 5 |
| Zone 7 | Mar 10 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | Jun 10 | Oct 15 |
| Zone 8 | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Apr 1 | May 25 | Oct 25 |
| Zone 9 | Feb 1 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | May 10 | Nov 10 |
| Zone 10 | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 25 | Nov 25 |
| Zone 11 | — | Feb 1 | Feb 1 | Apr 1 | Dec 15 |
| Zone 12 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
| Zone 13 | — | any | any | year_round | year_round |
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.