What Can Grow in Bellevue, WA

Bellevue east of Seattle has similar maritime conditions with slightly more sun than the city.

Bellevue, WA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season lasts about 218 days, with last frost around March 5 and first fall frost around November 18. Top crops include broccoli, kale, lettuce.

8bUSDA Zone
218 daysFrost-Free
March 5Last Frost
November 18First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Bellevue
broccolikalelettucebeansbeetstomatoes
💡 Planting Tips

Slightly sunnier than Seattle. Cool crops excel. Tomatoes possible in sheltered spots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellevue, WA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. Bellevue east of Seattle has similar maritime conditions with slightly more sun than the city.

The average last spring frost in Bellevue is around March 5. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 18, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 218 days.

Bellevue's Zone 8b climate supports growing broccoli, kale, lettuce, beans, beets, tomatoes. Slightly sunnier than Seattle. Cool crops excel. Tomatoes possible in sheltered spots.

In Bellevue, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 5. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.