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🥒 Growing Cucumber, Lemon in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Cucumber, Lemon early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 15. First frost: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 17Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Zone2a
Last FrostMay 15
First FrostSep 15
Season Length123 days
Days to Harvest65
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing2/sqft (6-8" apart)

When to Plant Cucumber, Lemon in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 17

Start Cucumber, Lemon seeds indoors around Apr 17 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 3–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant Cucumber, Lemon seedlings outdoors after May 29. 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 18

First harvest approximately Jul 18 (~50 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

Fall Planting: Jul 7

For a fall harvest, plant Cucumber, Lemon around Jul 7 (10 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Dill✅ Marigolds✅ Beans✅ Peas✅ Corn
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