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When to plant lemongrass in Washington

Washington spans USDA zones 6b–9a, so the right time to plant lemongrass shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 15 in Port Townsend to June 13 in Cheney — below are local dates for 132 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Seattlethe lemongrass transplant out window (March 22–March 29) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Seattle9aMarch 8November 23March 22 – March 29
Spokane7aApril 26October 15May 10 – May 17
Tacoma8bMarch 8November 14March 22 – March 29
Vancouver8bMarch 29November 9April 12 – April 19
Bellevue9aMarch 8November 23March 22 – March 29
Kent8bMarch 20November 10April 3 – April 10
Everett8bMarch 24November 2April 7 – April 14
Spokane Valley7aApril 26October 15May 10 – May 17

Lemongrass in Washington: FAQ

When can I plant lemongrass in Washington?

Across Washington, the time to transplant lemongrass spans roughly March 15 in Port Townsend to June 13 in Cheney, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the lemongrass planting date vary across Washington?

Yes. Washington publishes 132 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemongrass planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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