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When to Plant Cucumbers in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, start seeds indoors Mar 25 – Apr 1, then sow outdoors Apr 29 – May 6, then transplant outdoors Apr 29 – May 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Cleveland and as late as May 15 in Girard.

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
ColumbusMar 23 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4Apr 27 – May 4
ClevelandMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22Apr 15 – Apr 22
CincinnatiMar 19 – Mar 26Apr 23 – Apr 30Apr 23 – Apr 30
ToledoMar 23 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4Apr 27 – May 4
AkronMar 27 – Apr 3May 1 – May 8May 1 – May 8
DaytonMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 25 – May 2Apr 25 – May 2
ParmaMar 23 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4Apr 27 – May 4
CantonMar 27 – Apr 3May 1 – May 8May 1 – May 8
YoungstownApr 3 – Apr 10May 8 – May 15May 8 – May 15
LorainMar 27 – Apr 3May 1 – May 8May 1 – May 8
HamiltonMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 29 – May 6Apr 29 – May 6
SpringfieldMar 28 – Apr 4May 2 – May 9May 2 – May 9
KetteringMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 25 – May 2Apr 25 – May 2
ElyriaMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 29 – May 6Apr 29 – May 6
LakewoodMar 23 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4Apr 27 – May 4
Cuyahoga FallsApr 2 – Apr 9May 7 – May 14May 7 – May 14
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 3May 1 – May 8May 1 – May 8
NewarkApr 1 – Apr 8May 6 – May 13May 6 – May 13
EuclidMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22Apr 15 – Apr 22
MentorMar 29 – Apr 5May 3 – May 10May 3 – May 10
MansfieldMar 29 – Apr 5May 3 – May 10May 3 – May 10
BeavercreekMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 25 – May 2Apr 25 – May 2
DublinMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 29 – May 6Apr 29 – May 6
Cleveland HeightsMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22Apr 15 – Apr 22
StrongsvilleMar 23 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4Apr 27 – May 4
FairfieldMar 22 – Mar 29Apr 26 – May 3Apr 26 – May 3
FindlayMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 29 – May 6Apr 29 – May 6
WarrenApr 10 – Apr 17May 15 – May 22May 15 – May 22
LancasterMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 29 – May 6Apr 29 – May 6
Grove CityMar 26 – Apr 2Apr 30 – May 7Apr 30 – May 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cucumbers in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, start seeds indoors Mar 25 – Apr 1, then sow outdoors Apr 29 – May 6, then transplant outdoors Apr 29 – May 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Cleveland and as late as May 15 in Girard.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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