In Portland it's generally safe to plant anything that's hardy to Zone 7 and below in autumn, but popular Zone 8 plants—like New Zealand flax (Phormium), star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) or hardy Gardenias—should wait until spring.
- What can you plant in the fall in Oregon?
- What can I plant in October in Portland?
- What can I plant now in Portland Oregon?
- What can I plant in the fall of the Pacific Northwest?
- What planting zone is Oregon in?
- What fruit trees grow well in Oregon?
What can you plant in the fall in Oregon?
Cool-weather crops such as cabbage, broccoli, kale, carrots, many salad greens, Brussels sprouts, leeks, beets, turnips, scallions, parsley, cilantro, and spinach can withstand some frost.
What can I plant in October in Portland?
Planting and Extending the Season
Now is the ideal time to plant overwintering garlic, onion sets and shallots. Bok Choi, overwintering cabbage, kale, chard and other salad greens can still be planted from starts in October, but it's too late for planting seeds.
What can I plant now in Portland Oregon?
Now, for all the summer vegetables like beans, cowpeas, corn, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelons, gourds and sunflowers, you should plant those seeds directly into the ground around April 3, or if your soil is still very cold, once the soil is near 60° F in temperature.
What can I plant in the fall of the Pacific Northwest?
Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardens for Western Washington
- BEANS. Plant Bush beans until late July to produce a good crop before frost. ...
- BEETS. Beets can be planted until August 1 and produce a dependable crop. ...
- BROCCOLI. Direct seed until mid-July and transplant until mid-August. ...
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS. ...
- CABBAGE. ...
- CHINESE CABBAGE. ...
- CARROTS. ...
- CAULIFLOWER.
What planting zone is Oregon in?
Average annual temperatures range from low 60s in the summer to mid 30s in the winter. The Oregon growing zones range from 4b to 9b. Growing zones are also referred to as planting zones. They were developed to help gardeners figure out which plants, flowers or vegetables will do best in a specific region.
What fruit trees grow well in Oregon?
Best Fruit Trees to Grow In Portland, Oregon
- Apples.
- Sweet Cherries.
- Sour Cherries.
- Chestnuts.
- Figs.
- Hazelnuts, AKA: Filberts.
- Peaches.
- Pears.