Growing Cucumbers In Rhode Island: Everything You Need To Know

You wonder how you can grow great cucumber plants in Rhode Island and what things specific to this region you have to take into account to make your gardening project in Rhode Island a real success?

Great! Stick with me since I will show you everything you need to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island in the best possible manner.

Not only will you learn what pests and wild animals you may have to keep away from your plants but you will also get information on how to water your plants and much more.

At the end of this article, you will also find some useful resources where you can get even more information on growing cucumbers at home in a successful manner step-by-step.

Without further ado, let’s get right into it!

Do cucumbers grow well in Rhode Island?

Even though climatic conditions may not be perfect for growing cucumbers in Rhode Island, you can still raise pretty healthy plants as long as you are willing to put some extra work into your gardening project and also provide great growing conditions for them.

How long does it take to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island?

It will usually take you between 14 and 18 weeks to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island from sowing to harvest.

If you want to see results quicker, you may not want to grow cucumbers from seed but rather rely on seedlings from the store since this might save you up to one month of growing time.

How big do cucumber plants grow in Rhode Island?

While cucumber plants often don’t get really big vertically, they can still grow quite bushy and you may therefore want to provide each plant with enough space next to each other so your plants don’t have to compete for nutrients, sunlight and other important resources.

Can you expect great yields when growing cucumbers in Rhode Island?

While climatic conditions may not be perfect, you can still expect solid cucumber yields if you care well for your plants and also follow the advice in this article and my grower’s guides.

When to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island?

You can start growing cucumbers from seed between April and May once you no longer expect spring frost in your region.

If you want to start early in the year, you may want to pre-grow cucumber seedlings indoors around February and transplant them outdoors later in May so you may be able to harvest your plants as early as July.

Can you grow cucumbers in Rhode Island in winter?

Since winters in Rhode Island are pretty cold, you will not be able to grow cucumbers during this time unless you would use a heated greenhouse and this would cost you lots of energy and money and may just not be worth it in most cases.

Can you grow cucumbers in Rhode Island multiple times per year?

Since growing seasons are rather short and winters are pretty long, you may not want to grow multiple batches of cucumber plants at different times of the year.

Instead, you will often be better off focusing on just one single cucumber yield and caring for your plants as best as possible.

What cucumber varieties grow best in Rhode Island?

If you want to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island, you should choose a variety that gets along with cool climatic conditions.

I listed some of the most popular ones for you below:

• Fanfare Cucumbers
• Picolino Cucumbers
• Northern Picklings
• Masterpiece Cucumbers
• Impact Cucumbers
• Diamante Cucumbers
• Tanja Cucumbers
• Zeina Cucumbers
• Swing Cucumbers
• Delizia Cucumbers

Is it better to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island from seeds or seedlings?

Since growing season is rather short and cucumbers growing from seeds may not get ready until winter frost arrives, it may make quite a lot of sense to grow cucumbers from seedlings in this region.

Should you start growing cucumbers in Rhode Island indoors?

If you still want to grow cucumbers from seed, you may want to pre-grow cucumber seedlings indoors around February and transplant them outdoors between April and May so your plants will be ready to harvest between July and August.

How to water cucumber plants in Rhode Island?

Since Rhode Island is a rather cool region, you may not have to water your plants a lot while they are still young.

However, once it gets warmer outdoors and your plants begin to grow in a rapid manner, you also have to adjust your watering behavior and water your plants much more often.

Do you have to protect cucumbers against the sun in Rhode Island?

There is no need to actively protect cucumber plants from the sun in Rhode Island since radiation and heat are rather limited in the early months of the year and you can therefore just let your plants grow and they will become more resistant to radiation and heat on their own once they get bigger without any intervention needed on your side.

Will wild animals feed on cucumber plants in Rhode Island?

Rabbits, voles and deer are just some of the hungry wild animals that may want to feed on your cucumber plants in Rhode Island and you may therefore want to install a fence around your plants so they are protected at least to a certain extent.

Cucumber pests & plant diseases in Rhode Island

Snails, aphids and loopers may also try feeding on your cucumber plants in the Rhode Island region.

Fortunately, there are simple ways to treat cucumber pests and plant diseases.

When to harvest cucumbers in Rhode Island?

If you sow cucumber seeds in May, you will usually be able to harvest your plants between late August and September.

If you want to see results earlier in the year, you may want to pre-grow cucumber seedlings indoors around February and transplant them outdoors around May so you may be able to harvest your plants as early as July.

Additional Information for Growing Cucumbers at Home

Now that you know how to grow cucumbers in Rhode Island in a proper manner, you may also want to have a look at my detailed cucumber grower’s guide to get step-by-step instructions on how to grow great cucumber plants at home in general.

If there are still some open questions left, you may also want to have a look at my growing cucumber FAQ section where you will find answers to most questions people often have when growing cucumbers at home.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cucumber_varieties

Own research.

About the Author

My name is Andreas and I’m really passionate about our environment and also about growing plants. In fact, I have grown several different plants over many years. I love to see my own plants grow and also always try new things to improve my overall conditions at home.

In my blog posts, I want to share my experiences with you so that you can become successful in growing various different plants and improving your home as well, even though you might still be a beginner right now.