Gardening Calendar for District Of Columbia

We used the most populated zip code in District Of Columbia (Washington, DC) to calculate this information. To use your zip code instead and get the most accurate calendar for your area, create an account. You can then select which plants you want in your garden, and we'll send you reminders when it's time to seed, transplant, and sow. No more having to remember when the ideal time to plant everything is!

  • My Zipcode

    20026 use my zip instead

  • Estimated Last Frost Date

    March 30

  • Estimated First Frost Date

    November 11

How do I create my own garden calendar using my zip code?

You can use Rooted Reminders to:

  • Add your own zip
  • Select the plants you want to grow
  • Get reminded via email when it's time to plant them
  • See what else you can plant now in your area
  • And it's FREE

I love gardening and programming and I built this tool for myself. Hopefully you find it useful as well. If you do, you can support the site buy buying seeds through our links (we recieve a very small amount of sales through these links).

When to plant vegetables, flowers, and herbs in District Of Columbia

We used the most populated zip code in District Of Columbia (Washington, DC) to calculate this information. Run the numbers with your zip code instead.

Plant Spring Seed Spring Transplant Spring Sow Fall Seed Fall Transplant Fall Sow Buy seeds Track
Sunflower March 10 April 7 - - - - buy seeds
Marigold February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Morning Glory March 9 April 5 - - - - buy seeds
Coleus February 2 March 23 - - - - buy seeds
Salvia February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Scabiosa February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Statice February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Gomphrena February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Allium February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Stock February 2 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Cilantro - March 30 April 1 - - - buy seeds
Bachelor button February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Calendula February 16 March 23 - - - - buy seeds
Cosmosa February 2 April 6 - - - - buy seeds
Impatiens February 2 April 13 - - - - buy seeds
Petunias February 2 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Strawflower February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Phlox February 2 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Verbena February 2 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Zinnia March 2 April 7 - - - - buy seeds
Beets - - March 15 - - - buy seeds
Spinach - - March 19 - - - buy seeds
Potatoes - - March 25 - - - buy seeds
Pumpkins March 11 April 15 - - - - buy seeds
Okra - - April 15 - - - buy seeds
Parsnip - - March 11 - - - buy seeds
Potatoes (Sweet) - - April 22 June 23 July 28 - buy seeds
Swiss Chard February 18 March 11 - - - - buy seeds
Watermelon March 4 April 13 - - - - buy seeds
Peas - - February 18 - - - buy seeds
Squash - - February 18 - - - buy seeds
Onion - - April 13 - - - buy seeds
Zucchini - - April 13 - - - buy seeds
Beans (Green) - - April 8 - - - buy seeds
Turnip - - March 2 - - - buy seeds
Dill - - April 1 - - - buy seeds
Kohlrabi January 19 February 22 - - - - buy seeds
Celery January 21 March 4 - June 3 August 12 - buy seeds
Oregano January 21 April 1 - - - - buy seeds
Rosemary January 21 April 8 - - - - buy seeds
Sage February 4 April 1 - - - - buy seeds
Lettuce February 18 March 18 - - - - buy seeds
Ageratum February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Arugula - March 30 March 15 - - - buy seeds
Aster February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Snapdragon February 2 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Chives - - March 2 - - - buy seeds
Celosia February 16 March 30 - - - - buy seeds
Parsley - - March 4 - - - buy seeds
Thyme January 21 April 1 - - - - buy seeds
Beans (Fava) January 7 - - September 25 - - buy seeds
Eggplant February 4 March 14 - June 12 August 7 - buy seeds
Canteloupe March 4 March 14 - - - - buy seeds
Basil February 1 March 31 - - - - buy seeds
Cauliflower February 4 March 4 - October 16 September 11 - buy seeds
Cucumbers March 4 - - October 26 - - buy seeds
Peppers (Bell) January 18 April 5 - June 12 August 7 - buy seeds
Broccoli February 1 March 4 - August 14 September 11 - buy seeds
Cabbage February 3 March 4 - August 4 September 1 - buy seeds
Peppers (Jalapenos) January 21 April 8 - July 2 August 27 - buy seeds
Kale February 4 March 4 - September 18 October 16 - buy seeds
Tomato February 28 April 4 - June 3 July 29 - buy seeds
Radish - - February 2 - - - buy seeds
Carrots - - February 25 - - - buy seeds
Blue spruce - February 16 - - November 11 - buy seeds
Boxwood - February 16 - - November 11 - buy seeds
Butterfly bush - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Cat mint - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Pansy February 2 February 16 February 16 September 9 October 12 - buy seeds
Mum - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Day Lily - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Iris - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Lavender - March 2 - - November 25 - buy seeds
Hydrangea - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Sedum - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Russian sage - February 28 - - November 18 - buy seeds
False indigo March 9 February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds
Barberry - February 16 - - November 11 - buy seeds
Arborvitae - February 16 - - November 11 - buy seeds
Rose - February 16 - - November 18 - buy seeds

Create a free custom garden calendar in 5 minutes

When it comes to gardening, timing is everything and there’s a lot to time. Rooted Reminders reminds you when to plant what for best results.

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