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When to plant cucumbers in Arlington, TX - Zone 8b

In ZIP 76010, plant cucumbers around Mar 22; this uses the Dallas frost station, USDA zone 8b, and cucumbers timing rules.

Your Dallas calendar has a 255-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative Dallas frost station, USDA zone 8b, and cucumbers timing rules.

Source: dallas-love frost station, USDA zone 8b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

USDA zone 8b Dallas frost station Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Updated 2026-06-28
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When to start cucumbers seeds indoors in Arlington

In ZIP 76010, start cucumbers seeds indoors around Feb 19, about 21 days before the Mar 12 last-frost estimate.

Start cucumbers seeds indoors in Arlington around Feb 19, about 21 days before the Mar 12 last-frost estimate.

Seed starting schedule

Cucumbers dates for Arlington, TX

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsFebruary 19, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsMarch 22, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowMarch 22, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in Arlington?

Arlington (ZIP 76010) has an average last spring frost around Mar 12.

First frost

When is the first frost in Arlington?

The average first fall frost is around Nov 22, giving about 255 frost-free days.

Season map

Cucumbers windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Start indoors
Feb 19
Direct sow
Mar 22
Transplant
Mar 22
Harvest
May 21
Frost watch
Sep 23

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Start cucumbers indoorsFeb 19
Last frost windowMar 12
Direct sow cucumbersMar 22
Transplant cucumbersMar 22
First cucumbers harvest windowMay 21
Last cucumbers sowing targetSep 23
SignalValueWhy it matters
Last frost estimateMarch 12, 2026Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimateNovember 22, 2026Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length255 daysLonger seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing12-18 inAirflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature65 F+Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

Dallas frost history and USDA zone 8b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Cucumbers timing notes

Use a trellis if space is tight and keep soil evenly moist. Cucumbers prefers full sun, 12-18 in spacing, and soil near 65 F+.

For fall, count backward from Nov 22. A conservative last sowing target is around Sep 23.