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Washington Navy Yard, DC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Washington Navy Yard, DC (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 24, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 18, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 8, 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 Navy Yard, DC’s first frost (~Nov 18, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Washington Navy Yard, DC

January

February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Washington Navy Yard, DC (covering 5 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.