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🥒 Growing Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Cucumber, Bush Slicer. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone7b

Last FrostApr 10

First FrostNov 7

Season Length211 days

Days to Harvest55

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing2/sqft (6-8" apart)

When to Plant Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Cucumber, Bush Slicer seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 3–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Cucumber, Bush Slicer seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. 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: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~50 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Aug 29

For a fall harvest, plant Cucumber, Bush Slicer around Aug 29 (10 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Dill✅ Marigolds✅ Beans✅ Peas✅ Corn

❌ Potatoes❌ Strong Herbs (Sage)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 7b?

Start Cucumber, Bush Slicer seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jun 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 7b?

Yes. Cucumber, Bush Slicer needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

What is the best month to plant Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 7b?

The best time to start Cucumber, Bush Slicer in Zone 7b is Mar. Begin seeds indoors around Mar 13, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 10.

What companion plants grow well with Cucumber, Bush Slicer?

Good companion plants for Cucumber, Bush Slicer include Dill, Marigolds, Beans, Peas, Corn. Avoid planting Cucumber, Bush Slicer near Potatoes, Strong Herbs (Sage).

How long does Cucumber, Bush Slicer take to harvest?

Cucumber, Bush Slicer takes approximately 55 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 7b, expect your first harvest around Jun 13.

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