Rainline Garden

When to plant root vegetables in the Northwest

Carrots, beets, potatoes and other crops you dig. 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
RadishesMar 1 – Apr 26Mar 1 – Apr 26Apr 28 – Jun 23Apr 1 – May 27
CarrotsMar 15 – May 10Mar 15 – May 10May 12 – Jul 7Apr 15 – Jun 10
BeetsMar 15 – May 10Mar 15 – May 10May 12 – Jul 7Apr 15 – Jun 10
TurnipsMar 1 – Apr 12Mar 1 – Apr 12Apr 28 – Jun 9Apr 1 – May 13
PotatoesMar 15 – Apr 26Mar 15 – Apr 26May 12 – Jun 23Apr 15 – May 27

Other plant types