Rainline GardenWhen to plant peas and beans in the Northwest
Easy, big-seeded crops that feed the soil too. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peas | Mar 1 – Apr 12 | Mar 1 – Apr 12 | Apr 28 – Jun 9 | Apr 1 – May 13 |
| Fava beans | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Apr 28 – Jun 2 | Apr 1 – May 6 |
| Bush beans | May 10 – Jun 21 | May 10 – Jun 21 | Jun 16 – Jul 28 | May 15 – Jun 26 |
| Pole beans | May 10 – Jun 14 | May 10 – Jun 14 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | May 15 – Jun 19 |
Salad greens
Cabbage family
Root vegetables
Onion family
Tomatoes and summer crops
Squash, cucumbers and melons
Herbs
Berries and perennial crops
Flowers