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Japanese Climbing · Cucumber

Zone 10a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Japanese Climbing to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJan 16th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJan 30th
Harvest BeginsMar 26th
Harvest EndsDec 19th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 12 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity55
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)12
Expert Note: Trellis the vines early and keep soil consistently moist to encourage fast, straight 9-inch slicing fruit.