- Clean tools and containers with warm soapy water.
- Prepare planting areas: remove weeds and add compost.
- Start planting flowers for pollinators. Alyssum and Nemophila are great for early spring pollinators.
- Plant perennial herbs such as rosemary, thyme and oregano.
Kids Can!
Show kids how to spot garden weeds for pulling.
Planting Chart
| Planting Tips | Coastal | Western valleys | High elevations | Columbia/Snake River valleys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Eggplants, peppers, tomatoes | Eggplants, peppers, tomatoes | Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts | Soon! |
| Start seeds outdoors | Arugula, peas, spinach, chard | Arugula, peas, spinach, chard | Nothing yet! | Wait until next month! |
| Transplant outdoors | Broccoli, kale | Broccoli, kale | Still too cold! | Keep planning and researching! |
Where is your garden?
Oregon has four growing regions. Choose vegetable varieties and planting dates suitable to the growing conditions in your area:
- Oregon coast: cool, long season of 190-250 days.
- Western valleys: 150-250 day season; warm days, cool nights; length of season varies year to year.
- High elevations: short growing season of 90-120 days; frost can occur during any month.
- Columbia and Snake River valleys: 120-200-day season; hot days, warm nights; length of season fairly well defined.