Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Prairie ridge, WA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Prairie ridge, WA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Prairie ridge, WA
The average last frost date in spring for Prairie ridge is April 25th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 9th 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 Prairie ridge, WA
The average first frost date in fall for Prairie ridge is October 15th. 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 Prairie ridge, WA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Prairie ridge is approximately 173 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.
Prairie ridge, WA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Prairie ridge, WA Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Black Eyed Susan seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th), starting Ground Cherry seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th), and starting Tomato seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Pea (from March 14th to March 28th), direct sowing Potato (from March 28th to April 11th), starting Kale seeds indoors (from March 14th to March 28th), and direct sowing Kale (from March 28th to April 11th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Milk Thistle (from April 11th to April 25th), direct sowing Gladiolus (from April 25th to May 9th), and direct sowing Babys Breath (from April 25th to May 9th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Cosmos (from May 2nd to May 9th), direct sowing Cantaloupe (from May 2nd to May 16th), and direct sowing Chia (from May 9th to May 23rd).