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When to plant cucumbers in zone 6a

In USDA zone 6a, plant cucumbers around May 15, after the representative last frost near May 5. Start seeds indoors around Apr 14.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 6a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Cucumbers dates for Denver, CO

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsApril 14, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsMay 15, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowMay 15, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Milwaukee, WI · Zone 6a Cucumbers May 20 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 10 Chicago, IL · Zone 6a Cucumbers May 5 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 25 Omaha, NE · Zone 6a Cucumbers May 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Aurora, CO · Zone 6a Cucumbers May 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Denver, CO · Zone 6a Cucumbers May 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Colorado Springs, CO · Zone 6a Cucumbers May 25 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 15