What Can Grow in Vancouver, WA

Vancouver across from Portland shares the Columbia River valley's excellent growing conditions.

Vancouver, WA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season lasts about 225 days, with last frost around March 1 and first fall frost around November 22. Top crops include tomatoes, broccoli, beans.

8bUSDA Zone
225 daysFrost-Free
March 1Last Frost
November 22First Frost
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Portland metro conditions. Warm dry summers. Excellent cool-season crops fall through spring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vancouver, WA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. Vancouver across from Portland shares the Columbia River valley's excellent growing conditions.

The average last spring frost in Vancouver is around March 1. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 225 days.

Vancouver's Zone 8b climate supports growing tomatoes, broccoli, beans, hazelnuts, berries, herbs. Portland metro conditions. Warm dry summers. Excellent cool-season crops fall through spring.

In Vancouver, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 1. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.