What Can Grow in Spokane, WA

Spokane east of the Cascades has a more continental climate with warm dry summers and cold winters.

Spokane, WA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season lasts about 158 days, with last frost around April 25 and first fall frost around October 8. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, apples.

6bUSDA Zone
158 daysFrost-Free
April 25Last Frost
October 8First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Spokane
tomatoespeppersapplesbeansbeetssquash
💡 Planting Tips

Continental east side. Warm summers — plant warm crops May 1. Excellent apple growing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spokane, WA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. Spokane east of the Cascades has a more continental climate with warm dry summers and cold winters.

The average last spring frost in Spokane is around April 25. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 8, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 158 days.

Spokane's Zone 6b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, apples, beans, beets, squash. Continental east side. Warm summers — plant warm crops May 1. Excellent apple growing.

In Spokane, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 25. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.