Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Garden home whitford, OR, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Garden home whitford, OR Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Garden home whitford, OR
The average last frost date in spring for Garden home whitford is April 15th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 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 Garden home whitford, OR
The average first frost date in fall for Garden home whitford is November 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 Garden home whitford, OR
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Garden home whitford is approximately 204 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.
Garden home whitford, OR Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Garden home whitford, OR Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Tomato seeds indoors (from February 18th to March 4th), starting Oregano seeds indoors (from February 18th to March 4th), and starting Pepper seeds indoors (from February 18th to March 4th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Chives (from March 18th to April 1st), direct sowing Alfalfa (from March 18th to April 1st), and direct sowing Pea (from March 4th to March 18th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Calendula (from April 1st to April 15th), direct sowing Okra (from April 29th to May 13th), and direct sowing Cilantro (from April 1st to April 29th).