Washington: Vegetable Planting Calendar

Washington Zone Hardiness Map

 
Planting vegetable seeds or transplants at the correct time is important for getting the most out of your garden. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right time.
 
Washington is in 4-9 USDA plant hardiness zones.
 
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Washington Last & First Frost Dates
CityLast Frost DateFirst Frost Date
Bellevue4/610/26
Everett2/2511/27
Federal Way4/411/5
Kent3/1011/16
Renton4/610/26
Seattle4/2010/17
Spokane5/1310/5
Tacoma4/2110/19
Vancouver4/2410/13
Yakima5/109/26

*Based on statistics there is a 10% chance that frost will occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather for more accurate dates.

Washington on average has approximately 203 days between the last and first frost. Use the planting schedules below for planning when to plant tomatoes, peppers and more.

 
 
 
Zone 4 Planting Schedule
Zone 4 Washington Planting Schedule
Zone 5 Planting Schedule
Zone 5 Washington Planting Schedule
Zone 6 Planting Schedule
Zone 6 Washington Garden Schedule
Zone 7 Planting Schedule
Zone 7 Washington Garden Schedule
Zone 8 Planting Schedule
Zone 8 Washington Garden Schedule
Zone 9 Planting Schedule
Zone 9 Washington Garden Schedule