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District of Columbia Planting Calendar

District of Columbia spans USDA zones 7b, 8a. Last spring frost runs from March 24 to April 7 depending on where you are, which is weeks of difference — so pick the location nearest you rather than planting to a statewide date.

Frost dates by location

LocationZoneLast spring frostFirst fall frostFrost-free days
Washington, D.C. 8a Mar 24 Nov 18 239
Washington 7b Apr 7 Nov 2 209
Downtown DC 7b Apr 7 Nov 2 209

Zones in District of Columbia

Zone 7b Zone 8a
Bottom line: a statewide planting date is a compromise nobody's garden actually lives at. District of Columbia's last-frost spread is 14 days wide. Use the location nearest you.

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