Rainline GardenWhen to plant onion family in the Northwest
Onions, garlic, leeks and shallots. 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.
| Plant | Portland | Seattle and Tacoma | Bend and Redmond | Spokane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Apr 28 – Jun 2 | Apr 1 – May 6 |
| Garlic | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 31 |
| Leeks | Mar 15 – Apr 26 | Mar 15 – Apr 26 | May 12 – Jun 23 | Apr 15 – May 27 |
| Shallots | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 31 |
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Cabbage family
Root vegetables
Peas and beans
Tomatoes and summer crops
Squash, cucumbers and melons
Herbs
Berries and perennial crops
Flowers