How to grow cucumbers in a raised bed
Grow up a trellis to save space and keep fruit clean.
Spacing2 plants per square foot
How to startSow seeds right in the bed
When to plantAbout 2 weeks after your last spring frost
Time to harvestAbout 55 days
Grows toAbout 5 ft tall
When to plant cucumbers in your zone
Dates are based on the average frost dates for each zone. Don't know your zone? Enter your ZIP code in the planner.
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Plant in the bed | Plant again for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | — | Jun 3 | — |
| Zone 3b | — | May 29 | — |
| Zone 4a | — | May 26 | — |
| Zone 4b | — | May 22 | — |
| Zone 5a | — | May 18 | — |
| Zone 5b | — | May 12 | — |
| Zone 6a | — | May 6 | — |
| Zone 6b | — | Apr 29 | — |
| Zone 7a | — | Apr 22 | — |
| Zone 7b | — | Apr 15 | — |
| Zone 8a | — | Apr 8 | — |
| Zone 8b | — | Mar 29 | — |
| Zone 9a | — | Mar 15 | — |
| Zone 9b | — | Mar 1 | — |
| Zone 10a | — | Feb 14 | — |
| Zone 10b | — | Jan 29 | — |
Tips for raised beds
- In square-foot gardening, plant 2 plants in each 1 × 1 ft square.
- It grows tall, so put it on the north side of the bed where it will not shade shorter plants.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy cucumber seeds
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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