When to Plant Tomatillo in Cascade Locks, OR

Tomatillos are a Mexican staple that produces tart, green fruits enclosed in papery husks. They are essential for salsa verde and green sauces.

Cascade Locks, Oregon is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost is October 19, giving you a growing season of approximately 188 days.

At an elevation of 127 feet, Hood River County receives approximately 50.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Tomatillo during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Tomatillo root diseases.

Cascade Locks, OR (Zone 7b) Moderate season

188 days

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Last Spring Frost April 14

➔ 188 growing days ➔

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First Fall Frost October 19

Cascade Locks Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone Compatibility for Tomatillo Zones 4a – 11b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b You 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Tomatillo Planting Timeline — Cascade Locks, OR

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Last Frost

First Frost

Start Indoors

Feb 24 – Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 28 – May 12

Direct Sow

Apr 21 – May 12

Harvest

Jun 30 – Sep 8

Growing season Start indoors Transplant Direct sow Harvest

Tomatillo Planting Calendar

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 24	Feb 24 – Mar 10
Transplant Outdoors	April 28	Apr 28 – May 12
Direct Sow	April 21	Apr 21 – May 12
Harvest	June 30	Jun 30 – Sep 8

Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

Month	Activities
January	—
February	Start Indoors
March	Start Indoors
April	Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May	Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June	Harvest
July	Harvest
August	Harvest
September	Harvest
October	—
November	—
December	—

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

60–85 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

188 days in Hood River County

Growing Tips for Cascade Locks

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant at least two plants for cross-pollination. Harvest when fruits fill the husk and it begins to split.

Companion Planting

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