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When to Plant Cucumber in Oakland, California (94607)

Location

Oakland, California

ZIP Code

94607

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Cucumber directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucumis sativus
Days to Maturity 55 days
Mature Height 12-72"
Spread 36"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Medium (6-8 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

High (consistent moisture)

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Spacing

36" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 3-10 days

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Growing Cucumber in Zone 10b

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Oakland, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. Cucumber grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.