Washington planting calendar
Washington falls in USDA Zones 4 to 9. Here is a planting calendar for Zone 8, the most common zone across Washington, with start, sow, transplant, and harvest dates for every crop. Enter your ZIP code in Dibble for dates tuned to your exact spot.
What to plant and when in Washington
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | April 4 | June 18 |
| Pepper | April 11 | June 20 |
| Potato | March 14 | June 12 |
| Onion | March 14 | June 22 |
| Garlic | October 10 | June 7 |
| Lettuce | February 28 | April 19 |
| Carrot | March 7 | May 16 |
| Bean (bush) | April 4 | May 29 |
| Pea | February 21 | April 22 |
| Cucumber | April 11 | June 10 |
| Zucchini | April 4 | May 29 |
| Winter Squash | April 11 | July 20 |
| Kale | March 14 | May 13 |
| Spinach | February 14 | March 31 |
| Broccoli | March 14 | May 18 |
| Beet | February 28 | April 24 |
| Radish | February 28 | March 28 |
| Sweet Corn | April 4 | June 18 |
| Sweet Potato | April 18 | July 27 |
| Cabbage | March 14 | May 23 |
| Basil | April 4 | June 3 |
| Cilantro | March 14 | May 3 |
| Dahlia | April 4 | July 3 |
| Zinnia | April 4 | June 3 |
| Sunflower | March 28 | June 16 |
| Marigold | March 28 | May 17 |
| Tulip | September 26 | January 24 |
| Cosmos | April 4 | June 13 |
| Strawberry | March 14 | June 12 |
| Blueberry | March 7 | July 5 |
| Raspberry | March 7 | July 5 |
| Blackberry | March 14 | July 22 |
| Asparagus | March 14 | March 14 |
| Rhubarb | March 7 | March 7 |
| Grape | March 14 | August 11 |
| Fig | April 4 | September 1 |
| Mint | March 28 | June 26 |
| Parsley | March 14 | May 28 |
| Dill | March 14 | May 8 |
| Thyme | March 28 | June 26 |
| Rosemary | April 4 | August 2 |
| Oregano | March 28 | June 26 |
| Sage | March 28 | June 26 |
| Chives | March 14 | June 2 |
| Eggplant | April 11 | June 25 |
| Swiss Chard | March 14 | May 8 |
| Cauliflower | March 14 | May 23 |
| Brussels Sprouts | April 11 | July 20 |
| Leek | March 14 | July 12 |
| Turnip | February 28 | April 19 |
| Parsnip | March 14 | July 12 |
| Celery | March 28 | July 26 |
| Arugula | February 28 | April 4 |
| Okra | April 11 | June 10 |
| Cantaloupe | April 11 | June 30 |
| Watermelon | April 11 | July 5 |
| Nasturtium | April 4 | May 24 |
| Calendula | March 14 | May 3 |
| Borage | March 28 | May 22 |
| Lavender | March 28 | July 26 |
| Pumpkin | April 11 | July 30 |
| Hot Pepper | April 11 | June 30 |
| Green Onion | February 28 | April 29 |
| Tomatillo | April 4 | June 18 |
| Collard Greens | March 14 | May 13 |
| Bok Choy | March 14 | April 28 |
| Fennel | March 14 | June 2 |
| Shallot | March 14 | June 22 |
| Kohlrabi | March 14 | May 8 |
| Chamomile | March 14 | May 18 |
| Apple | March 7 | August 4 |
| Pear | March 7 | August 4 |
| Peach | March 14 | July 12 |
| Plum | March 7 | July 25 |
| Cherry | March 7 | June 5 |
| Apricot | March 14 | July 2 |
| Lemon | April 11 | January 6 |
| Orange | April 11 | February 5 |
These dates use Zone 8 as a representative for Washington. Your town may run a zone warmer or cooler, so Dibble pins the dates to your exact ZIP code.
Find your exact zone in Washington
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