2023 Key Planting Dates for the Spokane Area
April Fool’s Day - Saturday, April 1, 2023
Good Friday - Friday, April 7, 2023
Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 14, 2023
Last Assumed Frost Date in Spokane Area - Monday, May 15, 2023
Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023
Father's Day - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Cole Crops: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Lettuce, and Onions - Plant the first week of April all through the month.
Beans - Plant after the frost ends (May 15th) when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.
Beets - Plant the first week of April, all through the month.
Collards - Plant the first week of April, all through the month.
Corn - Begin planting on May 1st at one (1) week increments for six (6) weeks.
Cucumbers - Plant after the frost ends (May 15th) when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.
Kale - Plant the first week of April all through the month.
Kohlrabi - Plant the first week of April all through the month.
Melon - Plant after the frost ends (May 15th) when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.
Okra - Start planting indoor six (6) weeks prior to planting in the Garden on June 1st.
Onions - Plant the first week of April, all through the month.
Parsnips - Plant the first week of April, all through the month.
Peas - Plant the first week of April, all through the month.
Potatoes - When the ground temperature reaches at least 40 degrees.
Melons - Plant after the frost ends (May 15th) when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.
Peppers - Plant around Memorial Day, because an early start will not speed them up; heat does.
Strawberries - Plant in March when they become available in the store.
Swiss Chard - Plant in late March.
Tomatoes - Plant after the frost ends (May 15th) when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.
Squash - Plant after the frost ends (May 15th) when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.