DibbleWashington, D.C. planting calendar
Washington, D.C. falls in USDA Zone 7. Here is a planting calendar for Zone 7, the most common zone across Washington, D.C., with start, sow, transplant, and harvest dates for every crop. Enter your ZIP code in Dibble for dates tuned to your exact spot.
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What has a planting window open in Zone 7 this month and next, and what is coming in from the garden. Every crop links to its exact dates.
January in Zone 7
February in Zone 7
- Start seeds indoors: Tomato, Pepper, Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Marigold, Parsley, Oregano, Sage, Chives, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Leek, Celery, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Spinach
March in Zone 7
- Start seeds indoors: Tomato, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Parsley, Oregano, Chives, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Tomatillo, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Potato, Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Cilantro, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Parsnip, Arugula, Calendula, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Grape, Parsley, Chives, Cauliflower, Leek, Collard Greens, Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Apricot
April in Zone 7
- Direct sow: Potato, Carrot, Bean (bush), Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Zinnia, Sunflower, Cosmos, Dill, Swiss Chard, Parsnip, Okra, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Tomato, Pepper, Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Grape, Fig, Mint, Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Chives, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Celery, Lavender, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Lemon, Orange
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Harvesting: Spinach, Radish, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Arugula, Orange
May in Zone 7
- Direct sow: Bean (bush), Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Zinnia, Cosmos, Okra, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Nasturtium, Pumpkin
- Transplant: Tomato, Pepper, Sweet Potato, Basil, Fig, Rosemary, Eggplant, Brussels Sprouts, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Lemon, Orange
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Harvesting: Garlic, Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Kale, Spinach, Broccoli, Beet, Cilantro, Marigold, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Arugula, Calendula, Green Onion, Collard Greens, Bok Choy, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
June in Zone 7
No planting windows open in June for Zone 7. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
Harvesting: Potato, Garlic, Carrot, Bean (bush), Cucumber, Zucchini, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Cilantro, Zinnia, Sunflower, Marigold, Cosmos, Strawberry, Parsley, Dill, Chives, Swiss Chard, Cauliflower, Okra, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Green Onion, Collard Greens, Bok Choy, Fennel, Kohlrabi, Chamomile, Cherry
July in Zone 7
No planting windows open in July for Zone 7. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
Harvesting: Tomato, Pepper, Potato, Onion, Bean (bush), Cucumber, Zucchini, Kale, Sweet Corn, Basil, Dahlia, Zinnia, Sunflower, Marigold, Cosmos, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Mint, Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Sage, Chives, Eggplant, Swiss Chard, Leek, Parsnip, Okra, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Fennel, Shallot, Chamomile, Peach, Cherry, Apricot
August in Zone 7
No planting windows open in August for Zone 7. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
Harvesting: Tomato, Pepper, Winter Squash, Sweet Potato, Basil, Dahlia, Zinnia, Marigold, Cosmos, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Grape, Mint, Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Chives, Eggplant, Swiss Chard, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Parsnip, Celery, Okra, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Lavender, Pumpkin, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot
September in Zone 7
- Plant bulbs: Tulip
Harvesting: Pepper, Basil, Dahlia, Cosmos, Raspberry, Blackberry, Grape, Fig, Mint, Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Chives, Eggplant, Swiss Chard, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Parsnip, Celery, Nasturtium, Borage, Lavender, Pumpkin, Hot Pepper, Apple, Pear, Plum
October in Zone 7
Harvesting: Fig, Mint, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Chives, Lavender
November in Zone 7
No planting windows open in November for Zone 7. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
December in Zone 7
No planting windows open in December for Zone 7. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
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What to plant and when in Washington, D.C.
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | April 17 | July 1 |
| Pepper | April 24 | July 3 |
| Potato | March 27 | June 25 |
| Onion | March 27 | July 5 |
| Garlic | October 1 | May 29 |
| Lettuce | March 13 | May 2 |
| Carrot | March 20 | May 29 |
| Bean (bush) | April 17 | June 11 |
| Pea | March 6 | May 5 |
| Cucumber | April 24 | June 23 |
| Zucchini | April 17 | June 11 |
| Winter Squash | April 24 | August 2 |
| Kale | March 27 | May 26 |
| Spinach | February 27 | April 13 |
| Broccoli | March 27 | May 31 |
| Beet | March 13 | May 7 |
| Radish | March 13 | April 10 |
| Sweet Corn | April 17 | July 1 |
| Sweet Potato | May 1 | August 9 |
| Cabbage | March 27 | June 5 |
| Basil | April 17 | June 16 |
| Cilantro | March 27 | May 16 |
| Dahlia | April 17 | July 16 |
| Zinnia | April 17 | June 16 |
| Sunflower | April 10 | June 29 |
| Marigold | April 10 | May 30 |
| Tulip | September 17 | January 15 |
| Cosmos | April 17 | June 26 |
| Strawberry | March 27 | June 25 |
| Blueberry | March 20 | July 18 |
| Raspberry | March 20 | July 18 |
| Blackberry | March 27 | August 4 |
| Asparagus | March 27 | March 27 |
| Rhubarb | March 20 | March 20 |
| Grape | March 27 | August 24 |
| Fig | April 17 | September 14 |
| Mint | April 10 | July 9 |
| Parsley | March 27 | June 10 |
| Dill | March 27 | May 21 |
| Thyme | April 10 | July 9 |
| Rosemary | April 17 | August 15 |
| Oregano | April 10 | July 9 |
| Sage | April 10 | July 9 |
| Chives | March 27 | June 15 |
| Eggplant | April 24 | July 8 |
| Swiss Chard | March 27 | May 21 |
| Cauliflower | March 27 | June 5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | April 24 | August 2 |
| Leek | March 27 | July 25 |
| Turnip | March 13 | May 2 |
| Parsnip | March 27 | July 25 |
| Celery | April 10 | August 8 |
| Arugula | March 13 | April 17 |
| Okra | April 24 | June 23 |
| Cantaloupe | April 24 | July 13 |
| Watermelon | April 24 | July 18 |
| Nasturtium | April 17 | June 6 |
| Calendula | March 27 | May 16 |
| Borage | April 10 | June 4 |
| Lavender | April 10 | August 8 |
| Pumpkin | April 24 | August 12 |
| Hot Pepper | April 24 | July 13 |
| Green Onion | March 13 | May 12 |
| Tomatillo | April 17 | July 1 |
| Collard Greens | March 27 | May 26 |
| Bok Choy | March 27 | May 11 |
| Fennel | March 27 | June 15 |
| Shallot | March 27 | July 5 |
| Kohlrabi | March 27 | May 21 |
| Chamomile | March 27 | May 31 |
| Apple | March 20 | August 17 |
| Pear | March 20 | August 17 |
| Peach | March 27 | July 25 |
| Plum | March 20 | August 7 |
| Cherry | March 20 | June 18 |
| Apricot | March 27 | July 15 |
| Lemon | April 24 | January 19 |
| Orange | April 24 | February 18 |
These dates use Zone 7 as a representative for Washington, D.C.. Your town may run a zone warmer or cooler, so Dibble pins the dates to your exact ZIP code.
Planting seasons in Washington, D.C.
Spring planting in Washington, D.C.
Zone 7's last spring frost lands around April 10. Spring in Washington, D.C. is the crowded season: the last of the indoor starts, the first direct sowings once the soil can be worked, and the transplants that go out after the frost date passes.
- Start seeds indoors: Tomato, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Parsley, Oregano, Chives, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Tomatillo, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Potato, Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Cilantro, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Parsnip, Arugula, Calendula, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile, Bean (bush), Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Zinnia, Sunflower, Cosmos, Okra, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Nasturtium, Borage, Pumpkin
- Transplant: Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Grape, Parsley, Chives, Cauliflower, Leek, Collard Greens, Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Tomato, Pepper, Basil, Marigold, Fig, Mint, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, Eggplant, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Lavender, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Lemon, Orange, Sweet Potato
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Summer planting in Washington, D.C.
Summer in Washington, D.C. is succession sowing and the start of the fall garden. Quick crops go in every few weeks, and the cool-season crops for autumn are started while it is still hot.
Nothing goes in the ground in Zone 7 between June and August. It is the planning stretch.
Fall planting in Washington, D.C.
Zone 7's first fall frost lands around October 29. Fall planting in Washington, D.C. means cool-season crops that finish before it, garlic and other bulbs that go in for next year, and anything hardy enough to overwinter.
Winter in Washington, D.C.
Winter in Washington, D.C. is when next year's garden gets planned and the seed order goes in. Toward the end of it the earliest indoor starts begin, counted back from the last spring frost.
Washington, D.C. frost dates
The last spring frost and first fall frost anchor every planting date here. See Washington, D.C. frost dates by zone.
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