Perth, Western Australia

When to plant cucumber in Perth

Station data · 80% confidence warm seasontender to frost

  • Direct sow
    early August
    Aug 8 – Aug 29 · 80% conf.
  • Harvest
    late September
    Sep 27 – Oct 17 · 72% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    mid July
    Jul 11 – Aug 1 · 76% conf.
  • Transplant outdoors
    early August
    Aug 8 – Aug 29 · 80% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 343 daysFrost risk (before Aug 1 / after Jul 10)

Cucumber at a glance in Perth

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  • Needs soil above 16°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 50–70 days.
  • Climate zone: Mediterranean, hot summer (Csa).

Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.

Frequently asked

When can I sow cucumber outdoors in Perth?

Direct-sow around early August (Aug 8–Aug 29) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When will cucumber be ready to harvest in Perth?

Expect to harvest from around late September (Sep 27–Oct 17) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.

When should I start cucumber seeds indoors in Perth?

Start seeds indoors around mid July (Jul 11–Aug 1) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.

When can I transplant cucumber outdoors in Perth?

Transplant outdoors around early August (Aug 8–Aug 29) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

How long is the growing season in Perth?

Perth has roughly 343 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cucumber to maturity outdoors.