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When to plant cucumber in Darwin

Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the cucumber window:

Sow

All year

Transplant

Harvest

~2 months after sowing

Tropical zone tip

Cucumbers are a dry-season crop in Darwin, plant April to August for fruit through winter.

Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives cucumber plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant cucumber in Darwin?

In Darwin (tropical zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.

Can you grow cucumber in Darwin?

Yes — cucumber grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Cucumbers are a dry-season crop in Darwin, plant April to August for fruit through winter.