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When to plant cucumber in Melbourne

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

Sow

December – March

Transplant

Harvest

April

Cool temperate zone tip

Wait until November in Melbourne. One good planting produces more than most households need.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Cucumber is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant cucumber in Melbourne?

In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Harvest typically runs April.

Can you grow cucumber in Melbourne?

Yes — cucumber grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Wait until November in Melbourne. One good planting produces more than most households need.