Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

In North Augusta you can figure out when it's possible to plant cucumbers by checking out the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Cucumbers

Frost tolerance for cucumbers:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

You really shouldn't plant cucumbers until after all chance of frost has passed because they are not cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant cucumbers in North Augusta is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant cucumbers and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your cucumbers may not have a chance to grow to maturity. If you are starting your cucumbers indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in North Augusta. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for North Augusta is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in North Augusta last frost occurs after March 15 so always be ready to protect your cucumbers in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for North Augusta

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

Plants to Grow in North Augusta

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