Mason County, WA — Planting Guide
Mason County is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 194 days.
At an elevation of 230 ft, Mason County receives approximately 36.5 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 85°F with winter lows around 43°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
8b (15°F to 20°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 18
🍂 First Frost
October 29
📅 Growing Season
194 days
⛰️ Elevation
230 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
36.5 in
Mason County, WA
Moderate season
194 days
Last Spring Frost
April 18
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194 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 29
Mason County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 8b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 18
First Frost: Oct 29
Soil & Growing Conditions in Mason County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (36.5 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
194-day frost-free season
Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Mason County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Mason County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 29 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Sep 19 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | May 2 | — | Sep 5 – Nov 14 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 2 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jun 27 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Aug 8 – Oct 3 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Aug 15 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jul 25 – Sep 12 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jul 4 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 1 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jul 4 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 18 – Sep 12 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Sep 5 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 15 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 25 – Sep 19 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | May 2 | — | Sep 5 – Oct 17 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Jul 11 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 15 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Aug 1 – Sep 5 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 11 – Sep 5 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 1 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 1 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Sep 5 – Nov 14 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 11 – Aug 22 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 20 – Aug 1 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Jul 11 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 29 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 15 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jun 27 – Aug 8 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 2 – May 23 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 18 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | Sep 5 – Nov 7 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jun 27 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 29 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jul 11 – Aug 22 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 14 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Sep 12 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Jul 11 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Jul 11 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 4 – Aug 15 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Aug 15 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Dec 17 – Jun 3 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jun 20 – Aug 15 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 2 | — | Sep 5 – Nov 14 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 14 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Oct 17 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 19 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Sep 5 – Nov 14 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 29 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Jul 4 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 8 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jul 25 – Aug 29 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Jul 11 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jun 27 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 18 – Oct 3 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 11 – Aug 22 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Aug 1 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jun 27 – Aug 8 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 15 – Oct 17 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Oct 17 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jul 4 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 25 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 29 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Apr 25 – May 23 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Aug 1 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jun 20 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Jul 18 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 25 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 18 – Sep 5 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jun 27 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | Jul 18 – Aug 29 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 18 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 8 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 14 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 12 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Sep 19 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Sep 19 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jul 4 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 20 – Jul 25 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | May 2 – May 23 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 4 – Aug 15 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | Jun 27 – Aug 1 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | Jul 18 – Aug 29 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Jul 11 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Aug 8 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jul 18 – Sep 5 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 22 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 8 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jul 18 – Sep 12 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 29 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 20 – Aug 22 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 25 – Sep 19 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 2 | — | Aug 22 – Oct 17 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jun 27 – Aug 8 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Sep 19 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jun 27 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 12 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 12 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 4 | — | Aug 20 | May 16 – Jun 20 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Aug 20 | May 30 – Jul 4 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 29 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 25 | — | — | Jun 20 – Aug 15 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Aug 1 – Sep 19 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 8 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 21 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 20 – Aug 15 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Mason County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Mason County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 9 | — | Aug 8 – Nov 21 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 9 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 22 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 9 | — | Jul 18 – Sep 12 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 9 | — | Aug 1 – Sep 12 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 9 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 9 | — | Aug 8 – Jan 23 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Mason County
39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Mason County.
Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jul 11 – Sep 26 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 29 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 25 – Oct 10 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Jul 25 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 29 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 22 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jul 25 – Sep 26 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 20 – Aug 15 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 22 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 25 – Oct 10 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 11 – Sep 5 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 5 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 15 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 5 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 12 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 18 – Oct 17 | 75–120 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 5 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | Jun 13 – Aug 15 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 18 – Dec 5 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 5 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 11 – Sep 5 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 20 – Aug 15 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Jul 25 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 12 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 29 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Jul 4 – Sep 5 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 25 | — | Aug 29 – Dec 5 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Mason County
54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Mason County.
Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Mar 7 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | May 30 – Oct 31 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 19 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 21 | — | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Aug 15 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Feb 28 | Mar 28 | Sep 3 | May 30 – Sep 26 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 7 | — | Apr 4 | — | Jun 13 – Nov 14 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Nov 21 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 21 | — | Apr 18 | — | Jun 6 – Jul 4 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Feb 28 | Mar 28 | Aug 20 | May 16 – Oct 10 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Aug 20 | Oct 29 – Feb 18 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | Jun 6 – Nov 14 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 21 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 6 – Jul 4 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 20 – Nov 14 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 21 | Mar 28 | Mar 28 | — | Jun 6 – Nov 7 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 28 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Dec 12 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 21 | — | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Nov 28 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 21 | Feb 28 | Mar 7 | — | Apr 25 – Jul 4 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 21 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Nov 14 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 21 | Apr 11 | Apr 11 | — | May 30 – Jun 27 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 8 – Nov 12 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Mar 7 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | Jun 13 – Nov 28 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 7 | — | Apr 4 | — | Jun 13 – Nov 14 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Dec 12 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 14 | — | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Oct 31 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 14 | — | Apr 11 | — | Jun 20 – Oct 24 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 21 | — | Apr 11 | — | Jun 20 – Nov 21 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Apr 11 | — | May 30 – Jul 4 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Aug 20 | Oct 29 – Feb 18 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 21 | — | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Oct 3 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Apr 11 | — | Jun 20 – Oct 10 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 21 | — | Mar 7 | — | May 2 – Jun 13 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 21 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 6 – Jul 4 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | May 30 – Oct 17 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | May 30 – Nov 14 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 7 | — | Mar 28 | Aug 20 | May 23 – Sep 12 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Apr 18 | — | Jun 13 – Jul 11 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 21 | — | Apr 11 | — | Jun 20 – Nov 7 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 21 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 27 – Sep 5 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | May 23 – Oct 31 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 14 | — | Apr 11 | — | Jun 20 – Nov 21 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 21 | — | Apr 4 | — | Jun 13 – Nov 14 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 21 | — | Apr 18 | — | Aug 8 – Oct 31 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Mar 28 | Aug 20 | Jun 6 – Oct 10 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 28 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | Jun 27 – Nov 14 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 7 | Mar 7 | Mar 28 | Sep 3 | May 9 – Sep 12 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Aug 27 | Nov 5 – Jan 14 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 7 | — | Apr 4 | — | Jun 13 – Nov 14 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | — | Jun 20 – Nov 14 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 21 | Apr 4 | Apr 4 | — | Jun 13 – Nov 14 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Mason County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Mason County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Mason County, WA?
Mason County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. 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 Mason County, WA?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Mason County falls around April 18. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Mason County, WA?
The median first fall frost in Mason County arrives around October 29. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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