When to Plant Cucumber in Grant County, OK
Cucumbers are a warm-season vine crop available in slicing and pickling varieties. They are prolific producers when given warmth, moisture, and a trellis to climb.
Grant County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 199 days.
At an elevation of 564 feet, Grant County receives approximately 25.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Cucumber during the growing season.
Grant County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Cucumber Planting Timeline — Grant County, OK
Cucumber Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 25 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Direct Sow | April 18 | Apr 18 – May 9 |
| Harvest | June 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 15 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 24" apart · Rows 48" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
High — keep soil consistently moist
📅 Days to Maturity
50–70 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7a
📆 Growing Season
199 days in Grant County
Growing Tips for Grant County
Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 3 weeks early. Provide a trellis for vining types to save space and improve air circulation. Harvest frequently to encourage production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Cucumber in Grant County, OK?
Grant County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 11. Plan your Cucumber planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Grant County, OK?
Grant County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 11 and first fall frost is October 27.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Grant County (Zone 7a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.