When should I plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 8a?

Start Persian Cucumber seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Persian Cucumber in Zone 8a?

Yes. Persian Cucumber needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

Growing Persian Cucumber in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Persian Cucumber. Darrera gelada: Apr 5. Primera gelada: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dies) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zona8a

Darrera geladaApr 5

Primera geladaOct 28

Temporada206 dies

Collita55 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Persian Cucumber seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Persian Cucumber seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 8

First harvest approximately Jun 8 (~50 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 19

For a fall harvest, plant Persian Cucumber around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

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