What is the latest month to plant cucumbers?

Cucumber is a common melon vegetable and can be grown twice a year in most areas. The first batch of cucumbers planted in spring will be harvested and end their growth cycle before the Descent of Frost, while the second batch of cucumbers can continue to be harvested until the Descent of Frost. In the southern regions, due to the warmer climate, the cucumber harvest period may be further extended. So what is the latest month when cucumbers can be planted?

What is the latest month to plant cucumbers?

The latest planting time for cucumbers varies by region, but generally in temperate regions, fall planting of cucumbers may begin in July, with the latest planting time generally being late August to early September. In warmer areas, fall planting may continue until October. Therefore, depending on the climatic conditions in different regions, the latest planting time for cucumbers can range from the end of August to October.

Cucumber planting time in different regions

1. Northern Region

Because the climate in northern regions is relatively dry and the temperature drops quickly, the planting time of cucumbers needs to be advanced accordingly. Spring planting usually takes place when temperatures stabilize at around 18 degrees Celsius, which for northern regions usually means starting planting in April. The planting time for autumn cucumbers usually begins about 70 days before the first frost, considering that the growing period of autumn cucumbers is shorter, usually only two to three months.

2. Southern Region

In the southern region, due to the relatively warm and humid climate, the planting time can be a little later. Spring planting can start in mid-March, while fall planting can be a little later, such as in early or even mid-August.

3. South China

In areas without frost, cucumbers can be cultivated all year round. For example, in Guangdong, 4 to 5 crops can be planted a year.

4. Northeast China

The climate in Northeast China is extremely cold, and the main varieties of cucumbers grown are open-field, greenhouse and solar greenhouse varieties, with multi-layer greenhouse covering being more commonly used.

5. Southwest China

The southwest region is a plateau area with complex climate and geographical environment and diverse cultivation crops, mainly open field and greenhouse cucumber cultivation .

6. Northwest Territories

The cucumber cultivation foundation in the Northwest region is poor, and the planting area is small, accounting for about 2% of the national cucumber planting area. However, it has developed significantly in recent years, especially the protected cucumber planting area has increased significantly.

In general, the planting time of cucumbers needs to be determined based on local climatic conditions, temperature, humidity and other factors to ensure that the cucumbers can grow in a suitable environment.