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🥒 Growing Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Cucumber, Bush Slicer early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 22. First frost: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 24Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Zone3a
Last FrostMay 22
First FrostSep 12
Season Length113 days
Days to Harvest55
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing2/sqft (6-8" apart)

When to Plant Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24

Start Cucumber, Bush Slicer seeds indoors around Apr 24 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 3–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant Cucumber, Bush Slicer seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 2/sqft (6-8" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 25

First harvest approximately Jul 25 (~50 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Fall Planting: Jul 4

For a fall harvest, plant Cucumber, Bush Slicer around Jul 4 (10 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Dill✅ Marigolds✅ Beans✅ Peas✅ Corn
❌ Potatoes❌ Strong Herbs (Sage)

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