When should I plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 9b?

Start Persian Cucumber seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Persian Cucumber in Zone 9b?

Yes. Persian Cucumber needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

Growing Persian Cucumber in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Persian Cucumber. Siste frost: Mar 10. Første frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dager) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Sone9b

Siste frostMar 10

Første frostNov 15

Sesong250 dager

Høst55 dager

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Persian Cucumber in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Persian Cucumber seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 13

First harvest approximately May 13 (~50 dager from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 6

For a fall harvest, plant Persian Cucumber around Sep 6 (10 weeks before first frost).

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