Washington, US

Planting calendar for Spokane

Last frost around April 22, first frost around October 27: about 188 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 22
First frost: October 27
Frost-free days: 188

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Fava bean
Garlic

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Spokane. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Spokane, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 27 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 29 to Jul 19

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 21
Under cover: Apr 29 to Jul 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around August 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 26 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 28 to Jul 19

Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 21
Under cover: Apr 28 to Jul 19
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around August 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 31 to Jun 26; Under cover May 3 to Jul 24

Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 26
Under cover: May 3 to Jul 24
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 31, ready around August 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 31 to Jun 21; Under cover May 3 to Jul 19

Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 21
Under cover: May 3 to Jul 19
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 31, ready around August 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 26 to Jul 6, and Jul 31 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 28 to Aug 19, and Aug 28 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jul 6, and Jul 31 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 28 to Aug 19, and Aug 28 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 26 to Jul 6, and Jul 31 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 28 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jul 6, and Jul 31 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 28 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 26 to Jun 26; Under cover Apr 28 to Jul 24

Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 26
Under cover: Apr 28 to Jul 24
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around July 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 21 to Jun 26; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 24

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 26
Under cover: Apr 23 to Jul 24
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 8 to Jul 31; Under cover Mar 11 to Aug 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Jul 31
Under cover: Mar 11 to Aug 28
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 8 to Aug 14; Under cover Mar 11 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Aug 14
Under cover: Mar 11 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 16; Under cover Mar 3 to Jul 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 16
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jul 14
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 11, and Jul 24 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 11, and Jul 24 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 22 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around April 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 31 to May 26; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 23

Plant outdoors: Mar 31 to May 26
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 23
First harvest: About 75 days after planting. Planted on March 31, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 31 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 3 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 3 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 2 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Aug 21; Under cover Mar 5 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Aug 21
Under cover: Mar 5 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 8 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 11 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 11 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 25 to May 24; Under cover Feb 25 to Jun 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 24
Under cover: Feb 25 to Jun 21
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 21 to Jul 6, and Jul 31 to Aug 8; Under cover Apr 23 to Aug 8, and Aug 28 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jul 6, and Jul 31 to Aug 8
Under cover: Apr 23 to Aug 8, and Aug 28 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 21 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 23 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 23 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 9 to Oct 30; Under cover Sep 11 to Nov 27

Sow outdoors: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Under cover: Sep 11 to Nov 27
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 9, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 11, and Jul 31 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 3 to Jul 9, and Jul 31 to Aug 6, and Aug 28 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 11, and Jul 31 to Aug 6
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jul 9, and Jul 31 to Aug 6, and Aug 28 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 29 to May 19; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 16

Plant outdoors: Mar 29 to May 19
Under cover: Mar 1 to Jun 16
First harvest: About 102 days after planting. Planted on March 29, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 9 to Nov 3; Under cover Sep 11 to Dec 1

Plant outdoors: Oct 9 to Nov 3
Under cover: Sep 11 to Dec 1
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 9, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 31 to Jul 16; Under cover Mar 3 to Aug 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jul 16
Under cover: Mar 3 to Aug 13
First harvest: About 109 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 25 to Sep 3; Under cover Feb 25 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Sep 3
Under cover: Feb 25 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 21 to Jun 3; Under cover Feb 21 to Jul 1

Plant outdoors: Mar 21 to Jun 3
Under cover: Feb 21 to Jul 1
First harvest: About 88 days after planting. Planted on March 21, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 31 to Jul 31; Under cover Mar 3 to Aug 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jul 31
Under cover: Mar 3 to Aug 28
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 8 to Jul 7; Under cover Mar 11 to Aug 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Jul 7
Under cover: Mar 11 to Aug 4
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 11; Under cover Mar 3 to Jul 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 11
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jul 9
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 31 to May 31; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 31
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 28
First harvest: About 126 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around August 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 8 to Aug 9; Under cover Mar 11 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Aug 9
Under cover: Mar 11 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 16 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 19 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 19 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 22 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 25 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 25 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 31 to Aug 24; Under cover Mar 3 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Aug 24
Under cover: Mar 3 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 8 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 11 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Jun 2, and Aug 1 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 11 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 16, and Jul 31 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 3 to Jul 14, and Jul 31 to Aug 8, and Aug 28 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 16, and Jul 31 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jul 14, and Jul 31 to Aug 8, and Aug 28 to Sep 5
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 8 to Sep 23; Under cover Mar 11 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Sep 23
Under cover: Mar 11 to Oct 21
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Mar 31 to May 31, and Jul 31 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 3 to Jul 9, and Jul 31 to Aug 6, and Aug 28 to Sep 3

Plant outdoors: Mar 31 to May 31, and Jul 31 to Aug 6
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jul 9, and Jul 31 to Aug 6, and Aug 28 to Sep 3
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 10; Under cover Sep 25 to Oct 13, and Oct 23 to Nov 10, and Nov 20 to Dec 8

Plant outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 10
Under cover: Sep 25 to Oct 13, and Oct 23 to Nov 10, and Nov 20 to Dec 8
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 15 to Nov 7; Under cover Sep 17 to Dec 5

Plant outdoors: Oct 15 to Nov 7
Under cover: Sep 17 to Dec 5
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

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Questions about growing in Spokane

When is the last frost in Spokane?

On average around April 22, and the first autumn frost comes around October 27. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Spokane?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 27 to Jun 21, or under cover Apr 29 to Jul 19.

What can I sow in Spokane in November?

Outdoors: raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: fava bean, garlic.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work