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Can You Grow Cucumber in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Cucumbers in Vermont

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 4 – Jun 24

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cucumber in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Cucumbers in Vermont?

Plant Cucumbers around mid-April (start indoors Mar 25), harvest Jun 4 – Jun 24.