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Olympia, WA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Olympia, WA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 14, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 15, 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 Olympia, WA’s first frost (~Oct 14, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Olympia, WA

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August

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Olympia, WA (covering 6 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.