Rainline Garden

When to plant herbs in the Northwest

Annual and perennial herbs for the kitchen. Pick a plant for its dates in every city we cover and a step-by-step growing guide.

Planting windows at a glance

Main planting window in four reference cities. Each plant's page has every city.

PlantPortlandSeattle and TacomaBend and RedmondSpokane
BasilMay 10 – Jun 7May 10 – Jun 7Jun 9 – Jul 7May 20 – Jun 17
CilantroMar 1 – Apr 19Mar 1 – Apr 19Apr 28 – Jun 16Apr 1 – May 20
ParsleyMar 15 – May 3Mar 15 – May 3May 12 – Jun 30Apr 15 – Jun 3
DillMar 15 – May 17Mar 15 – May 17May 12 – Jul 14Apr 15 – Jun 17
ChivesMar 15 – May 10Mar 15 – May 10May 12 – Jul 7Apr 15 – Jun 10
MintMar 15 – May 10Mar 15 – May 10May 12 – Jul 7Apr 15 – Jun 10
RosemaryMar 15 – May 3Mar 15 – May 3May 12 – Jun 30Apr 15 – Jun 3
ThymeMar 15 – May 10Mar 15 – May 10May 12 – Jul 7Apr 15 – Jun 10
OreganoMar 15 – May 10Mar 15 – May 10May 12 – Jul 7Apr 15 – Jun 10

Other plant types