If you live in the Pacific Northwest Region and are unsure what seeds you should be starting right now, or when your transplants should be set out in the garden, this regional planting guide should help you out.
Don’t live in the Pacific Northwest? Find your regional planting guide HERE.
Pacific Northwest Region Planting Guideonehundreddollarsamonth.com |
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When to Direct Seed |
When to Start Seeds Indoors |
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January |
N/A |
N/A |
February |
Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Shelling Peas |
Artichoke, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Radicchio, Scallions, Shallot, Spinach, Chives, Marjoram, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, and Thyme |
March |
Salad Greens {Arugula, Lettuce, Mustard Greens}, Potatoes, Spinach |
Artichoke, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Chard, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Onions, Pac Choi, Peppers, Radicchio, Scallion, Tomatoes, Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Marjoram, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, and Thyme |
April |
Bok Choy, Brocolli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Cilatnro, Kale, Kholrabi, Parsley, Radishes, Salad Greens, Scallions, Spinach, Turnips |
Brussels Sprouts, Chard, Eggplant, Fennel, Leeks, Peppers, Tomatoes, Basil, Marjoram, Rosemary, and Savory |
May |
Beans {pole & bush types}, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chard, Kale, Kohlrabi, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salad Greens, Summer Squash, Spinach, Turnips, Winter Squash |
Cucumber, Eggplant, Melons, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon |
June |
Basil, Beans {pole & bush types}, Cucumbers, Radishes, Summer Squash |
N/A |
July |
Beets, Beans {bush & pole types}, Carrots, Fall: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Radish |
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce |
August |
Carrots, Radish, Salad Greens, Turnips |
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce |
September |
Garlic |
N/A |
October |
Garlic |
N/A |
November |
Garlic |
N/A |
December |
N/A |
N/A |
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Erin Kerbs says
Oh thank you thank you thank you, Mavis! I was trying to sort my seeds by month that I need to plant them, and you made my job easier. Yay!
Mavis says
Yay! 🙂
Nikki says
Thank you Mavis, this helps a lot!
Though I’m curious, how do you know when to transplant outside?
Julie says
Am I blind or is corn not on here?
Sarah says
I am curious to the answer for the last two questions as well.
When do you know when to transplant?
Also-
How long can you keep seeds? My garden isn’t big enough to use one whole packet of seeds. I know they have an experiation date, but most of them are for the same planting year. Are there some seeds that last longer?
Thanks!
Love the site!!
Chelsea says
Hi Mavis,
I’m new to the Pacific Northwest and new to the concept of being able to grow anything in the winter (I grew up in Northrn Michigan where five feet of snow covers the ground until mid-May.) I bought a greenhouse from a friend this summer but I’m pretty lost on how to use it. I’m sure there are crops I can grow in the winter with the extra protection a greenhouse provides (besides for the usual outdoor winter crops like garlic. Do you have any suggestions on what I should plant in my greenhouse this fall/winter?
-Chelsea from Tacoma
Mavis Butterfield says
Hi Chelsea, I plan to start talking {writing} more about what I’m growing in my greenhouse this fall/winter soon with lot’s of pictures. But for now, you can see my latest greenhouse posts here–> http://www.stage.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/category/greenhouse-2/
Kelly says
Hi Mavis! I am new to your site and LOVING it 🙂 I have been reading the posts from your garden last year but I am wondering if you will be posting what your doing in your greenhouse for your garden in 2014?
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes I will. Stay tuned. 🙂
Sarah says
I love your site Mavis!! This will be season #2 for me and I learned quite a bit last year (mostly I need more space than I first thought and I also have to plan much earlier than I thought!!)
My question is about transplanting-I figure for the early months you start inside then move them out the month that it is ok to put out seeds? The later months-like August have you starting indoors, but by Sept there is nothing you can plant outside-so how does that work? Or in both cases do you just move them out after a few weeks of indoor growth?
You have become my go-to site for gardening as I am just slightly north in Kirkland! I’ve learned the hard way that the way you garden in the midwest (where I’m from) does not translate to the PacNW!
Ashley says
I live on the central Washington Coast and everyone says to wait till June 1st to avoid the chance of frost. Last year was our first summer here and our garden was mostly a flop. Could I plant things earlier and just have plastic sheeting to cover the beds if there is a chance of frost? Our weather is so unpredictable up here.
Mavis Butterfield says
You could try that but if the locals are telling you to wait, I’d wait.
Dave says
Ashley,
We had the same experience last year, along with losses to slugs, rabbits and deer. We were talking to some local Master Gardeners at the farmer’s market and they gave us a copy of Seattle’s Tilth Guide which seems to have some great recommendations. Our blackberries, raspberries, currants and fruit trees did well. A lot of people start their seeds in greenhouses or basements with grow lights due to the short growing season.