Oregon · zones 6a–9a
When to plant cucumbers in Oregon.
Sow between Apr 22 to Jul 22 in a typical year, keyed to Oregon's median last frost around Apr 15. A second, fall sowing fits Jun 24 to Jul 25. Dates below are state medians; your ZIP code shifts them by days to weeks.
The 2026 windows
Cucumbers dates for a typical Oregon season.
Direct sow
Apr 22 to Jul 22
Keyed to the ~Apr 15 last frost. Sow 1" deep, 12" apart.
Fall round
Jun 24 to Jul 25
Counted back from the ~Oct 25 first frost.
Harvest
~60 days later
~5 lb per plant over ~5 weeks.
Oregon spans more than one climate: Zone 8 is the most common zone, but the state runs 6a to 9a. That's why the planner works from your ZIP code's frost dates, not your zone — mountain and coastal gardens in the same state can be three weeks apart.