Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Butte falls, OR, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7b.
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Butte falls, OR Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Butte falls, OR
The average last frost date in spring for Butte falls is June 15th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 29th 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 Butte falls, OR
The average first frost date in fall for Butte falls is September 25th. 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 Butte falls, OR
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Butte falls is approximately 102 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.
Butte falls, OR Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Butte falls, OR Monthly Planting Recommendations
April
In April, recommended activities include starting Geranium seeds indoors (from April 6th to April 20th), starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from April 20th to May 4th), and starting Thyme seeds indoors (from April 20th to May 4th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Poppy (from May 18th to June 1st), starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from May 18th to June 1st), and direct sowing Radish (from May 18th to June 1st).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Watermelon (from June 29th to July 13th), direct sowing Dill (from June 1st to June 15th), and direct sowing Cantaloupe (from June 22nd to July 6th).