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Growing Persian Cucumber in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Persian Cucumber early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 25. כפור ראשון: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 27Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 1x)

אזור1a
כפור אחרוןMay 25
כפור ראשוןAug 28
עונה95 ימים
קטיף55 ימים
שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

Start Persian Cucumber seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Persian Cucumber seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 28

First harvest approximately Jul 28 (~50 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jun 19

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

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