What to Plant in Washington
Your complete gardening guide for Washington (USDA Zone 7). Browse 1101 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
April 1
Safe to plant after
First Frost
October 30
Harvest before
Growing Season
210 days
Varieties
1101
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 1 · Harvest before October 30
Washington · Zone 7
All Zone 7 plants →Best Crops for Washington
Alliums
35 varieties for Washington
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for Washington
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
32 varieties for Washington
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for Washington
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for Washington
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for Washington
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for Washington
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for Washington
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Washington
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
21 varieties for Washington
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
25 varieties for Washington
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
44 varieties for Washington
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for Washington
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Washington
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for Washington
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
21 varieties for Washington
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Washington
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
41 varieties for Washington
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Washington
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for Washington
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for Washington
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Washington
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
37 varieties for Washington
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
40 varieties for Washington
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for Washington
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for Washington
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
4 varieties for Washington
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
27 varieties for Washington
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.