When to plant cucumbers in Florida
Plant out in Jacksonville
Feb 22–Mar 1
Across Florida the window opens between February 22 and April 4. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.
- Start indoors, Jacksonville
- Jan 11–Jan 18
- Plant out, Jacksonville
- Feb 22–Mar 1
- Sow outdoors, Jacksonville
- Feb 15–Mar 1
- Last sowing for a harvest
- Oct 13
- Last frost, Jacksonville
- Feb 1
Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after the last frost; sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Cucumbers rot in cold soil. Sow when the soil is at least 65°F.
Cucumbers planting dates by city
Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JacksonvilleFeb 22–Mar 1
TampaFeb 22–Mar 1
OrlandoFeb 22–Mar 1
St. PetersburgFeb 22–Mar 1
Cape CoralFeb 22–Mar 1
TallahasseeMar 25–Apr 1
GainesvilleMar 17–Mar 24
Palm BayFeb 22–Mar 1
Lehigh AcresFeb 22–Mar 1
LakelandFeb 22–Mar 1
Spring HillFeb 22–Mar 1
BrandonFeb 22–Mar 1
ClearwaterFeb 22–Mar 1
Palm CoastFeb 22–Mar 1
RiverviewFeb 22–Mar 1
Fort MyersFeb 22–Mar 1
DeltonaFeb 22–Mar 1
North PortFeb 22–Mar 1
AlafayaFeb 22–Mar 1
Daytona BeachFeb 22–Mar 1
MelbourneFeb 22–Mar 1
Town 'n' CountryFeb 22–Mar 1
KissimmeeFeb 22–Mar 1
Boynton BeachFeb 22–Mar 1
Pine HillsFeb 22–Mar 1
The VillagesFeb 22–Mar 1
LargoFeb 22–Mar 1
St. CloudFeb 22–Mar 1
Wesley ChapelFeb 22–Mar 1
OcalaMar 11–Mar 18
All 148 cities
| City | Start indoors | Plant out | Sow outdoors | Last frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Tampa | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Orlando | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| St. Petersburg | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Cape Coral | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Tallahassee | Feb 11 to Feb 18 | Mar 25 to Apr 1 | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Mar 11 |
| Gainesville | Feb 3 to Feb 10 | Mar 17 to Mar 24 | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Mar 3 |
| Palm Bay | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Lehigh Acres | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Lakeland | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Spring Hill | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Brandon | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Clearwater | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Palm Coast | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Riverview | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fort Myers | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Deltona | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| North Port | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Alafaya | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Daytona Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Melbourne | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Town 'n' Country | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Kissimmee | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Boynton Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Pine Hills | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| The Villages | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Largo | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| St. Cloud | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Wesley Chapel | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Ocala | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | Mar 11 to Mar 18 | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Poinciana | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Delray Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Sanford | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Port Orange | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Apopka | Jan 27 to Feb 3 | Mar 10 to Mar 17 | Mar 3 to Mar 17 | Feb 24 |
| Port Charlotte | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Jupiter | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Winter Haven | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Horizon West | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Palm Harbor | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Four Corners | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 29 |
| Sarasota | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Bradenton | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Bonita Springs | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Pensacola | Jan 17 to Jan 24 | Feb 28 to Mar 7 | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Clermont | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 29 |
| Pinellas Park | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Ocoee | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Pierce | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Titusville | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| University | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Winter Garden | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Altamonte Springs | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| DeLand | Jan 20 to Jan 27 | Mar 3 to Mar 10 | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Haines City | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Cutler Bay | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Ormond Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| North Fort Myers | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Plant City | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Land O' Lakes | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Princeton | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Oviedo | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Meadow Woods | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| The Acreage | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Winter Springs | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Lakewood Ranch | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Riviera Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Leesburg | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Valrico | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Estero | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Panama City | Jan 18 to Jan 25 | Mar 1 to Mar 8 | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 15 |
| South Miami Heights | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Richmond West | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Carrollwood | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fruit Cove | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Dunedin | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Merritt Island | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| New Smyrna Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| East Lake | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Casselberry | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Lake Magdalene | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Lakeside | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Rockledge | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| West Melbourne | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Crestview | Feb 21 to Feb 28 | Apr 4 to Apr 11 | Mar 28 to Apr 11 | Mar 21 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Venice | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| Ferry Pass | Jan 20 to Jan 27 | Mar 3 to Mar 10 | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Winter Park | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Ruskin | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Vero Beach South | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Fleming Island | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Golden Gate | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Apollo Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Citrus Park | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Silver Springs Shores | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | Mar 11 to Mar 18 | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Sebastian | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Wright | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Temple Terrace | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Leisure City | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Lutz | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Keystone | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fish Hawk | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Palm City | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 23 |
| Pace | Jan 20 to Jan 27 | Mar 3 to Mar 10 | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Immokalee | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 23 |
| Tarpon Springs | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| South Bradenton | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Nocatee | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Groveland | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Eustis | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 2 |
| Northdale | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Bellview | Jan 17 to Jan 24 | Feb 28 to Mar 7 | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Westchase | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Edgewater | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Port St. John | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| World Golf Village | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Oak Ridge | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| Liberty Triangle | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | Mar 11 to Mar 18 | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Wekiwa Springs | Jan 27 to Feb 3 | Mar 10 to Mar 17 | Mar 3 to Mar 17 | Feb 24 |
| Bloomingdale | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Bayonet Point | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Bartow | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Jacksonville Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| DeBary | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Brent | Jan 17 to Jan 24 | Feb 28 to Mar 7 | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Jasmine Estates | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Ensley | Jan 20 to Jan 27 | Mar 3 to Mar 10 | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Tavares | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Lynn Haven | Jan 18 to Jan 25 | Mar 1 to Mar 8 | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 15 |
| Zephyrhills | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Marion Oaks | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | Mar 11 to Mar 18 | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Holiday | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Florida Ridge | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Auburndale | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Hunters Creek | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Walton Beach | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Minneola | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 29 |
| Lealman | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Midway | Feb 1 to Feb 8 | Mar 15 to Mar 22 | Mar 8 to Mar 22 | Mar 1 |
| West Pensacola | Jan 17 to Jan 24 | Feb 28 to Mar 7 | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Punta Gorda | Jan 11 to Jan 18 | Feb 22 to Mar 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Panama City Beach | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | Mar 11 to Mar 18 | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
Questions
When should I plant cucumbers in Florida?
In Jacksonville, plant out from February 22 to March 1. Across Florida the window opens between February 22 and April 4, depending on the local last frost.
How is this date worked out?
Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after the last frost; sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.
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