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Washington, DC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Washington, DC (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 29, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 8, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Washington, DC’s first frost (~Nov 8, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Washington, DC

January

February

March

April

August

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Washington, DC (covering 26 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.