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What Grows in Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish, Washington is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.

Zone

USDA 8b

Last frost

late January

First frost

mid-December

Frost-free days

319
Quick Answer

Snohomish is in USDA Zone 8b with about 319 frost-free days.

What to plant, and when

Timing by your frost dates — last frost late January, first frost mid-December.

🌱 Start indoors (pre-frost)

Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, Eggplant, Pumpkin

❄️ Direct-sow early (cool season)

Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Carrot, Radish, Beets, Onion

☀️ Plant after last frost

Green Beans, Potato, Sweet Potato, Corn, Microgreens

🍂 Plant in fall

Garlic

What grows well in Snohomish

USDA Zone 8b

Frequently asked questions

What hardiness zone is Snohomish, WA in?

Snohomish, WA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. This drives everything about what you can reliably grow — it maps directly to how cold your winters get.

When is the last frost in Snohomish?

The average last spring frost in Snohomish is around late January, and the first fall frost is typically mid-December. Plan to move tender plants outside after late January and have them harvested (or protected) before mid-December.

What grows well in Snohomish?

Plenty — Snohomish's USDA Zone 8b climate supports 30+ crops. Some of the easiest and most reliable here are Cherry Tomato, Chili Pepper, Cucumber.

How long is Snohomish's growing season?

Snohomish typically has around 319 frost-free days per year (roughly late January to mid-December). That's a full season — plenty of time for most annual vegetables plus a succession or fall crop of cool-season greens.

What should I plant first in Snohomish?

Go with fast-maturing crops to get a quick win while the season is short: Microgreens, Arugula, Radish are among the quickest from seed to harvest in Snohomish.

Can I grow vegetables in containers in Snohomish?

Yes — Snohomish's climate is container-friendly for the right crops. Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper all do well in pots, which also lets you start them a little earlier and move them in on cold nights.

When should I start seeds indoors in Snohomish?

For warm-season crops like Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (around late January), then transplant after the danger of frost has passed.