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Can You Grow Cucumber in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Cucumbers in Rhode Island

Start indoors

Feb 21

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 4 – May 24

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

See what grows well in Rhode Island →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cucumber in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cucumbers in Rhode Island?

Plant Cucumbers around mid-March (start indoors Feb 21), harvest May 4 – May 24.