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🥒 Growing Cucumber, Painted Serpent in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Cucumber, Painted Serpent can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 23Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 10x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest65
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing2/sqft (6-8" apart)

When to Plant Cucumber, Painted Serpent in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Cucumber, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Jan 23 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 3–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Cucumber, Painted Serpent seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. 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: Apr 25

First harvest approximately Apr 25 (~50 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Sep 22

For a fall harvest, plant Cucumber, Painted Serpent around Sep 22 (10 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

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

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