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Baker County, OR — Planting Guide

Baker County is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is May 30 and the first fall frost is September 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 105 days.

At an elevation of 1,398 ft, Baker County receives approximately 16.9 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 86°F with winter lows around 16°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

6b (-5°F to 0°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

May 30

🍂 First Frost

September 12

📅 Growing Season

105 days

⛰️ Elevation

1,398 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

16.9 in

Baker County, OR Short season
105 days
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Last Spring Frost May 30
➔ 105 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost September 12

Baker County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 6b Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: May 30 First Frost: Sep 12

Soil & Growing Conditions in Baker County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

With 16.9 inches annually, regular irrigation is essential. Drip systems and heavy mulching conserve water.

Season Tips

105-day frost-free season

A short season means indoor starts are critical for warm-season crops. Prioritise cold-hardy, fast-maturing varieties and use row covers to extend autumn harvests.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Baker County

107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Baker County.

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Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 5 – Oct 10 80–100
Amaranth Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 31 90–120
Arugula Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 30–50
Asparagus — — Jun 13 — — 730–1095
Beets — May 16 — Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 8 50–70
Belgian Endive Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Sep 19 – Nov 14 110–150
Bitter Melon Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 15 – Sep 26 60–90
Black Beans — Jun 6 — — Sep 5 – Oct 24 90–120
Bok Choy Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 15 40–60
Broccoli Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 1 – Sep 12 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 15 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 29 – Oct 24 90–130
Butternut Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 17 85–110
Cabbage Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 1 – Sep 26 60–100
Calabash Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 5 – Oct 31 80–120
Carrots — May 16 — Jul 4 Jul 18 – Aug 22 60–80
Cauliflower Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 26 55–100
Celeriac Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Sep 12 – Oct 17 100–120
Celery Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 22 – Oct 17 80–120
Celtuce Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 1 – Sep 12 60–90
Chard Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 12 50–60
Chickpeas Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 22 – Oct 3 80–110
Chicory Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 1 – Sep 12 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Aug 22 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 5 – Oct 10 80–100
Collard Greens Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 26 55–75
Corn — Jun 6 — — Aug 8 – Oct 3 60–100
Cowpeas — Jun 6 — — Aug 8 – Sep 19 60–90
Cress Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jun 13 – Jul 4 14–21
Crookneck Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 1 – Aug 29 45–60
Crosne — May 16 — Jul 4 Oct 17 – Nov 28 150–200
Cucumber Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 3 50–70
Daikon — May 16 — Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 8 50–70
Delicata Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 5 – Oct 10 80–100
Edamame — Jun 6 — — Aug 22 – Oct 3 75–100
Eggplant Mar 21 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 22 – Oct 24 65–85
Endive Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 18 – Aug 22 45–65
Escarole Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Aug 22 50–70
Fava Beans Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 15 – Sep 26 75–100
Fennel Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 15 – Sep 26 60–90
Garlic — — — Aug 1 Oct 31 – Feb 13 90–240
Green Beans — Jun 6 — — Aug 1 – Sep 26 50–65
Horseradish — — Jun 13 — Oct 17 – Dec 26 120–180
Hot Peppers Mar 21 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 22 – Nov 28 70–120
Hubbard Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 26 – Oct 31 100–120
Kabocha Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 10 85–100
Kai Lan Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 18 – Aug 15 45–60
Kale Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 19 50–70
Kidney Beans — Jun 6 — — Sep 5 – Oct 10 85–110
Kohlrabi Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 18 – Aug 22 45–65
Komatsuna Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Aug 8 35–50
Leeks Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 29 – Nov 14 90–150
Lentils Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 22 – Oct 3 80–110
Lettuce Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 12 30–60
Lima Beans — Jun 6 — — Aug 8 – Sep 19 60–90
Loofah Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 26 – Nov 28 100–150
Luffa Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Nov 28 90–150
Mache Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 15 40–60
Melon Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 22 – Oct 10 70–100
Microgreens Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jun 6 – Jul 4 7–21
Mitsuba Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 18 – Sep 12 50–70
Mizuna Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Aug 1 30–45
Mustard Greens Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 30–50
Napa Cabbage Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Aug 29 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Sep 5 55–70
Okra Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 3 50–65
Onion Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 29 – Oct 17 90–120
Pac Choi Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 8 40–55
Parsnip — May 16 — Jul 4 Aug 29 – Oct 10 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 1 – Aug 29 45–60
Peas Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 19 55–70
Peppers Mar 21 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 15 – Oct 24 60–90
Pole Beans Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 3 55–70
Potatoes Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 22 – Oct 31 70–120
Pumpkin Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 31 85–120
Purslane Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 15 40–60
Radicchio Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 1 – Sep 5 60–80
Radish — May 16 — Jul 4 Jun 13 – Jul 4 22–35
Rhubarb — — Jun 20 — — 365–730
Romanesco Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 15 – Sep 26 75–100
Rutabaga — May 16 — Jul 4 Aug 8 – Sep 12 80–100
Salsify — May 16 — Jul 4 Aug 29 – Oct 10 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 8 – Oct 3 70–110
Scallions Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Aug 22 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 15 – Sep 19 60–80
Shallot Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Aug 29 – Oct 17 90–120
Shiso Apr 11 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 3 50–70
Snap Peas Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 3 55–70
Snow Peas Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 19 50–65
Soybeans — Jun 6 — — Aug 29 – Oct 24 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 10 85–100
Spinach Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 35–50
Squash (Summer) Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 1 – Oct 3 45–65
Squash (Winter) Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 5 – Oct 31 80–120
Sunchoke — — Jun 13 — Oct 3 – Nov 28 110–150
Sweet Corn — Jun 6 — — Aug 8 – Sep 19 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 31 90–120
Tatsoi Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Aug 8 35–50
Tomatillo Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 15 – Oct 24 60–85
Tomatoes Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 15 – Oct 24 60–85
Turnip — May 16 — Jul 4 Jun 27 – Aug 1 40–60
Watercress Apr 25 May 16 May 30 Jul 4 Jul 11 – Aug 15 40–60
Watermelon Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 22 – Oct 10 70–100
Wax Beans — Jun 6 — — Aug 1 – Sep 26 50–65
Winter Melon Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Sep 12 – Oct 31 90–120
Yard Long Beans Apr 4 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Sep 19 55–80
Zucchini Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 1 – Sep 26 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Baker County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Baker County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Jun 20 — Sep 19 – Jan 2 90–180
Aronia — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Jun 20 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Jun 20 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Jun 20 — Aug 29 – Oct 3 70–90
Che Fruit — — Jun 20 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Currants — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Goji Berries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Jun 20 — Aug 29 – Oct 24 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Jun 20 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — Jun 20 — Sep 12 – Oct 24 80–110
Jostaberry — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Lingonberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Medlar — — Jun 20 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Jun 20 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Jun 20 — — 1095–2555
Quince — — Jun 20 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Jun 20 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Jun 20 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Jun 20 — Sep 19 – Jan 2 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Baker County

35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Baker County.

Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 — 365–730
Anise Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Aug 22 – Nov 7 90–120
Basil Apr 11 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 10 50–75
Bee Balm — — Jun 6 — Sep 5 – Nov 21 90–120
Borage Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 18 – Sep 5 50–60
Caraway Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 — 365–450
Catnip — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 10 60–80
Chamomile Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Oct 3 60–90
Chervil Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 40–60
Chives — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Cilantro Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 40–60
Comfrey — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Cumin Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Sep 5 – Nov 7 100–120
Dill Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 40–60
Epazote Apr 11 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 1 – Sep 26 45–60
Fennel (herb) Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Oct 3 60–90
Feverfew — — Jun 6 — Sep 5 – Nov 21 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Horehound — — Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Oct 17 75–90
Hyssop — — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Oct 17 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Sep 26 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Oct 17 70–90
Lovage — — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Oct 17 70–90
Marjoram — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Mint — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Oregano — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Parsley Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 25 – Sep 26 60–80
Rue — — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Oct 17 70–90
Sage — — Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Oct 17 75–90
Savory — — Jun 6 — Aug 1 – Sep 26 50–70
Sorrel Apr 25 May 16 May 23 Jul 4 Jul 4 – Sep 5 40–60
Tarragon — — Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 60–90
Thai Basil Apr 11 Jun 6 Jun 13 — Aug 8 – Oct 10 50–75
Thyme — — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Oct 17 70–90
Valerian — — Jun 6 — Oct 10 – Dec 19 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Baker County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Baker County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Apr 11 May 30 May 30 — Jul 25 – Nov 7 60–75
Alliums — — — Aug 1 Aug 29 – Sep 26 28–42
Anemones May 2 — May 30 — Jun 27 – Jul 25 90–120
Astilbe Mar 28 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Oct 24 70–100
Bachelor's Button Apr 18 May 2 May 30 Aug 1 Aug 1 – Oct 24 60–90
Begonias Mar 21 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 21 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Mar 28 May 30 Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Dec 12 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Mar 28 — Jun 6 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 60–90
Calendula Apr 18 May 2 May 30 — Jul 18 – Oct 24 50–70
California Poppy — May 2 — — Jul 11 – Sep 5 60–90
Celosia Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Nov 28 60–90
Columbine Mar 28 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 70–100
Coreopsis Mar 28 May 30 Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Dec 12 60–80
Cosmos May 2 May 30 May 30 — Aug 8 – Nov 21 60–90
Crocus — — — Aug 1 Jun 20 – Jul 11 10–20
Daffodils — — — Aug 1 Jun 27 – Jul 18 20–40
Dahlias May 2 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Dec 12 70–120
Daylily Mar 28 — Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Dec 12 60–90
Dianthus Apr 4 May 2 May 9 — Jun 27 – Sep 26 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Mar 28 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Dec 12 70–90
Foxglove Mar 28 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Apr 11 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Dec 19 70–100
Geraniums Mar 21 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 21 70–100
Gladiolus — May 30 May 30 — Aug 15 – Dec 5 70–100
Hostas Mar 21 — Jun 6 — Aug 22 – Dec 12 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Aug 1 Jul 18 – Aug 8 14–28
Hydrangeas Mar 21 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 28 90–150
Impatiens Apr 4 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 28 60–75
Irises — Division Jun 6 — Aug 1 – Aug 29 60–100
Larkspur — May 2 — — Jul 11 – Sep 5 60–90
Lavender Mar 21 — Jun 13 — Aug 22 – Oct 17 90–120
Lilies — Division Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 21 70–120
Lobelia Mar 28 — May 16 — Jul 11 – Oct 3 70–80
Lupine Mar 28 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 75–100
Marigolds Apr 18 May 30 May 30 — Jul 25 – Oct 31 50–70
Nasturtium May 2 May 30 May 30 — Jul 25 – Nov 21 55–65
Pansy Mar 21 — May 30 Jul 18 Jul 25 – Oct 3 70–90
Peonies — Division Jun 6 — Aug 8 – Sep 12 90–120
Petunia Apr 4 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 28 70–90
Phlox Mar 28 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 7 80–110
Portulaca Apr 25 Jun 6 Jun 6 — Jul 25 – Nov 14 50–70
Ranunculus Apr 18 — May 30 — Jul 4 – Aug 1 90–120
Roses Mar 21 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Dec 12 90–180
Salvia Mar 28 — May 30 — Aug 8 – Nov 21 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Mar 28 — Jun 6 — Sep 26 – Dec 19 60–90
Snapdragon Mar 21 May 9 May 30 — Aug 8 – Oct 24 70–100
Sunflower May 9 May 30 May 30 — Aug 22 – Nov 21 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Apr 18 May 9 May 30 — Jul 11 – Sep 26 45–60
Sweet Pea Apr 18 Apr 25 May 30 — Aug 15 – Oct 24 65–85
Tulips — — — Aug 8 Jul 18 – Aug 15 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Mar 21 — Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Nov 28 70–90
Yarrow Mar 28 May 30 Jun 6 — Aug 15 – Dec 12 60–90
Zinnia May 2 May 30 May 30 — Aug 8 – Nov 14 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Baker County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Baker County, OR?

Baker County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Baker County, OR?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Baker County falls around May 30. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Baker County, OR?

The median first fall frost in Baker County arrives around September 12. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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