Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Deer park, WA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Deer park, WA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Deer park, WA
The average last frost date in spring for Deer park is May 19th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 2nd 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 Deer park, WA
The average first frost date in fall for Deer park 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 Deer park, WA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Deer park is approximately 129 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.
Deer park, WA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Deer park, WA Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from March 10th to March 24th), starting Thyme seeds indoors (from March 24th to April 7th), and starting Cauliflower seeds indoors (from March 24th to April 7th).
April
In April, recommended activities include starting Brussel Sprout seeds indoors (from April 7th to April 21st), direct sowing Alfalfa (from April 21st to May 5th), and direct sowing Sweet Pea (from April 21st to May 5th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Cosmos (from May 26th to June 2nd), direct sowing Zucchini (from May 26th to June 9th), and direct sowing Moss Rose (from May 26th to June 9th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Okra (from June 2nd to June 16th), direct sowing Jute (from June 2nd to June 16th), and direct sowing Watermelon (from June 2nd to June 16th).