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Washington Planting Calendar

Washington spans USDA zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a. Last spring frost runs from March 2 to May 8 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
Olympia 8a Apr 29 Oct 14 168
Pasco 7b Apr 27 Oct 11 167
Seattle 9a Mar 2 Nov 23 266
Spokane 6b Apr 26 Oct 12 169
Yakima 7a May 8 Oct 4 149
Tri-Cities 7b Apr 14 Oct 21 190
Tacoma 8b Mar 28 Nov 8 225
Vancouver 8b Apr 5 Nov 4 213
Bellevue 9a Mar 20 Nov 13 238
Kent 8b Mar 28 Nov 8 225
Everett 9a Mar 20 Nov 13 238
Renton 8b Mar 28 Nov 8 225
Federal Way 8b Mar 28 Nov 8 225
Spokane Valley 6b May 7 Oct 1 147
Kirkland 9a Mar 20 Nov 13 238
Bellingham 8a Apr 5 Oct 31 209

Zones in Washington

Zone 6b Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9a
Bottom line: a statewide planting date is a compromise nobody's garden actually lives at. Washington's last-frost spread is 67 days wide. Use the location nearest you.

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