When should I plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 8b?

Start Persian Cucumber seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 25.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Persian Cucumber in Zone 8b?

Yes. Persian Cucumber needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

Growing Persian Cucumber in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Persian Cucumber. Sidste frost: Mar 22. Første frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dage) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zone8b

Sidste frostMar 22

Første frostNov 10

Sæson233 dage

Høst55 dage

SolFuld Sol

When to Plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Persian Cucumber seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Persian Cucumber seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 25

First harvest approximately May 25 (~50 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 1

For a fall harvest, plant Persian Cucumber around Sep 1 (10 weeks before first frost).

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