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Vancouver, WA Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Vancouver usually comes around Mar 19 and the first fall frost around Nov 23, a growing season of about 249 days. Start tomatoes indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19 and plant them outside Apr 2 – Apr 16.

Last spring frostMar 19
First fall frostNov 23
Growing season249 days

When to plant vegetables in Vancouver

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 16—
PeppersJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 9 – Apr 23—
EggplantJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 9 – Apr 23—
Cucumbers—Apr 2 – Apr 16—
Zucchini & summer squash—Apr 2 – Apr 16—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Apr 9 – Apr 23—
Green beans—Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 31 – Sep 14
Sweet corn—Apr 2 – Apr 16—
BasilFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 2 – Apr 16—
LettuceJan 22 – Feb 5Feb 19 – Apr 2Sep 28 – Oct 12
Spinach—Feb 5 – Feb 26Sep 28 – Oct 12
Peas—Feb 5 – Feb 26Sep 14 – Sep 28
Carrots—Feb 19 – Mar 26Aug 31 – Sep 14
Radishes—Feb 12 – Apr 2Oct 12 – Oct 26
BroccoliJan 8 – Jan 22Feb 19 – Mar 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
KaleJan 22 – Feb 5Feb 12 – Feb 26Sep 14 – Sep 28
Onions—Feb 19 – Mar 5—
Potatoes—Feb 26 – Mar 26—
Garlic——Nov 9 – Dec 14

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Vancouver. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Vancouver

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Onions, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Radishes
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Vancouver?

The median last spring frost is Mar 19 and the median first fall frost is Nov 23, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Vancouver?

Start seeds indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19 and set plants outside Apr 2 – Apr 16, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Vancouver?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 23): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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