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Can You Grow Cucumber in Virginia?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Virginia last frost

early March

Virginia first frost

late November

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Cucumbers in Virginia

Start indoors

Feb 14

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia

Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cucumber in Virginia?

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

What zone is Virginia?

Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Cucumbers in Virginia?

Plant Cucumbers around early March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Apr 26 – May 16.