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Vancouver, WA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Vancouver, WA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 26, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 18, 202615 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 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 Vancouver, WA’s first frost (~Oct 18, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Vancouver, WA

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February

March

April

May

July

August

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Vancouver, WA (covering 11 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.