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Can You Grow Cucumber in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Cucumbers grow quickly here — expect harvest within 50-70 days of transplanting after last frost.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Cucumbers in Oregon

Start indoors

Jan 9

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 10

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Cucumber

Cucumbers are fast-growing warm-season crops that produce heavily once summer heat arrives.

Direct sow or transplant after all frost risk passes — cucumbers hate cold. Keep soil consistently moist. Train vines up a trellis to save space and improve airflow.

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Gardening in Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cucumber in Oregon?

Cucumbers grow quickly here — expect harvest within 50-70 days of transplanting after last frost.

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Cucumbers in Oregon?

Plant Cucumbers around late January (start indoors Jan 9), harvest Mar 21 – Apr 10.