Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA planting zone & frost dates
Picnic Point-North Lynnwood is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 9 and the first fall frost around November 17, for a growing season of about 250 days.
Planting calendar for Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 9) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 12 – Jan 26 Transplant outdoors: Mar 16 – Mar 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 29 – Jan 12 Transplant outdoors: Mar 23 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 29 – Jan 12 Transplant outdoors: Mar 23 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 29 – Jan 12 Transplant outdoors: Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 29 – Jan 12 Transplant outdoors: Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 26 – Feb 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 26 – Feb 9 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 16 – Mar 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 16 – Mar 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 16 – Mar 23 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 16 – Mar 23 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 26 – Feb 9 Transplant outdoors: Mar 16 – Mar 23 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 22 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 17).
Useful for zone 8b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 15 | Mar 9 | Mar 29 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 7 | Nov 17 | Oct 31 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 29, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 31. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 13.
Nearby cities
- Lynnwood zone 9a, last frost Mar 9
- Martha Lake zone 9a, last frost Mar 9
- Mountlake Terrace zone 9a, last frost Mar 8
- Bothell West zone 8b, last frost Mar 9
- Mukilteo zone 8b, last frost Mar 9
- Mill Creek zone 8b, last frost Mar 9
- Edmonds zone 9a, last frost Mar 9
- Lake Forest Park zone 9a, last frost Mar 8
Questions
What growing zone is Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA?
Picnic Point-North Lynnwood is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood is March 9. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 29.
When can I plant tomatoes in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 16 – Mar 23. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Everett Snohomish Ap, WA (USW00024222), 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 185 m, based on 22 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.