What Can Grow in Washington (WA)

Washington's oceanic west and continental east create two distinct growing environments. The Columbia Basin is prime apple country.

Washington spans USDA zones 4b to 8b. The primary zone is 7b, with a growing season of 185 days. Top crops include apples, potatoes, hops, asparagus.

7bPrimary Zone
185 daysAvg Growing Season
9Zones Present
5Cities Covered
πŸ—ΊοΈ Hardiness Zones in Washington
4b5a5b6a6b7a7b8a8b
πŸ₯• Top Vegetables
applespotatoeshopsasparagusbroccoli
🍎 Top Fruits
applespearscherriesblueberriesraspberries
🌸 Top Flowers
rhododendronsfoxglovelavenderdahlias
🌳 Top Trees
Douglas firwestern red cedarbig leaf mapleOregon white oak
🌀️ Climate Summary

Oceanic west of Cascades with mild wet winters; continental east with hot dry summers.

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πŸ™οΈ Cities in Washington
Seattle
Zone 8b
Spokane
Zone 6b
Tacoma
Zone 8b
Vancouver
Zone 8b
Bellevue
Zone 8b

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington spans USDA hardiness zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. The most common zone across the state is 7b. Oceanic west of Cascades with mild wet winters; continental east with hot dry summers.

In Washington, excellent vegetables to grow include apples, potatoes, hops, asparagus, broccoli. The growing season of 185 days allows for multiple successions.

Washington is well suited for growing apples, pears, cherries, blueberries, raspberries. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Washington's growing season averages 185 days. Oceanic west of Cascades with mild wet winters; continental east with hot dry summers. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.