Perth, Western Australia
When to plant cucumber in Perth
Station data · 80% confidence warm seasontender to frost
- Direct sowearly AugustAug 8 – Aug 29 · 80% conf.
- Harvestlate SeptemberSep 27 – Oct 17 · 72% conf.
- Start seeds indoorsmid JulyJul 11 – Aug 1 · 76% conf.
- Transplant outdoorsearly AugustAug 8 – Aug 29 · 80% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Cucumber at a glance in Perth
- 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.