Growing zone for 97217
Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9a
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- 20°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Nov 9 · Last ~Mar 29
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (VANCOUVER PEARSON AP, WA US, 5.6 km away) .
Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.
Frost-free growing season: about 225 days (last frost to first frost).
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