Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Black butte ranch, OR, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6b.
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Black butte ranch, OR Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Black butte ranch, OR
The average last frost date in spring for Black butte ranch is June 20th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until July 4th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Black butte ranch, OR
The average first frost date in fall for Black butte ranch is September 5th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Black butte ranch, OR
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Black butte ranch is approximately 77 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Black butte ranch, OR Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Black butte ranch, OR Monthly Planting Recommendations
April
In April, recommended activities include starting Broccoli seeds indoors (from April 25th to May 9th), starting Coleus seeds indoors (from April 25th to May 9th), and starting Ground Cherry seeds indoors (from April 25th to May 9th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Poppy (from May 23rd to June 6th), direct sowing Garden Cress (from May 23rd to June 6th), and direct sowing Carrot (from May 30th to June 13th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing German Chamomile (from June 6th to June 20th), direct sowing Zucchini (from June 27th to July 11th), and direct sowing Calendula (from June 6th to June 20th).
July
In July, recommended activities include direct sowing Okra (from July 4th to July 18th).