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When to Plant Cucumbers in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Mar 1 – Mar 8, then sow outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 12, then transplant outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Washington and as late as Apr 16 in Chevy Chase.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting, or direct-sown 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil is warm.

Cucumbers Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
WashingtonFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7Mar 31 – Apr 7
Downtown DCMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Columbia HeightsMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Mount PleasantMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23Apr 16 – Apr 23
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Northwest OneMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Foggy BottomMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23Apr 16 – Apr 23
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
H Street NEMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Pleasant PlainsMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
NoMaMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
PetworthMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7Mar 31 – Apr 7
Park ViewMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Golden TriangleFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7Mar 31 – Apr 7
ShawMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
BrightwoodMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Adams MorganMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Kennedy StreetMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7Mar 31 – Apr 7
Barracks RowMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Union MarketMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
AnacostiaFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7Mar 31 – Apr 7
Colorado TriangleMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23Apr 16 – Apr 23
Brentwood VillageMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
The WharfFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7Mar 31 – Apr 7
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
Van NessMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23Apr 16 – Apr 23
Benning RoadMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12
HillcrestMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12Apr 5 – Apr 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cucumbers in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Mar 1 – Mar 8, then sow outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 12, then transplant outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Washington and as late as Apr 16 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cucumbers take to grow?

Cucumbers typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting, or direct-sown 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil is warm.

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