Top 10 Vegetables to Grow in Washington (2023 Guide) (2023)

What are the best vegetables to grow in Washington?

Finding the best vegetables to grow in Washington wasn't as easy as I thought.Some require a lot of care, others are prone to pests, and many just aren't easy or fast enough to grow.

That's why I made a list of the top 10 vegetables to grow in Washington!

This definitive guide gives you theThe best vegetables to grow, why you should grow them, and even how to grow them.

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Knowing which hardiness zone Washington is in is crucial to understanding the best vegetables to grow.

It can make the difference between your garden thriving and producing a reward, or producing nothing.

Washington is primarily considered Hardiness Zone 5, while some of the sub-regions are considered Hardiness Zone 6.

10 Best Vegetables to Grow in Washington

#1.lettuce

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Popular Varieties:Butterhead, Boston, loose leaf

Why grow lettuce in Washington?

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resistant:

• Lettuce thrives in Washington's cool spring and fall months. Unlike other vegetables, this plant can grow in the ground even in snow or frost.

Low maintenance:

• Lettuce is perhaps the easiest vegetable to grow. You don't need to fertilize it, you only need to water it once a week and it can be planted in any soil.

Perfect for ANY garden.:

• Lettuce is perfect for urban gardening and even for gardeners with limited space. It's great in garden containers, raised beds, and even indoors.

Harvested all year:

• Lettuce can be harvested all year. The more lettuce you harvest, the more it will grow.

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pests:

• Deer, rabbits and squirrels LOVE lettuce. If left unprotected, these pests will eat your vegetables before they have a chance to grow.

Snails:

• In the spring or fall, when the weather is cool or humid, you will most likely find snails on your lettuce. If you plant it in the shade where the soil is moist, you should also expect snails.

Extreme heat:

• Although this rarely happens in Washington, it can cause lettuce to bloom and become inedible. Be sure to plant your lettuce in partial shade to avoid this.

additional resources

Learn to grow lettuceHERE

#2.kale

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Popular Varieties:Curly, Lacinato, Russian Red, Ornamental

Why grow kale in Washington?

resistant:

• Kale is Washington's hardiest vegetable when it comes to cold weather. Unlike any other vegetable on this list, kale can be grown all year long.

boiled:

• Kale is the only vegetable on this list that can also be considered ornamental. This means that you can add colour, features and beauty to any type of garden.

perfect in pots:

• If there's one vegetable in Washington that can be grown in containers, it's kale. This is one of the most adaptable vegetables, making it perfect for beginning gardeners in Washington.

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aphids

• Like many other vegetables, aphids are insects you don't want. Aphids are particularly prevalent in Washington and can stunt or kill your kale.

Extreme heat

• Like lettuce, kale cannot tolerate extreme heat. After just a week of temperatures above 30 degrees Fahrenheit and direct sunlight, kale can bloom and become inedible.

additional resources

Learn how to grow kaleHERE

#3.Peas

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Popular Varieties:Snow peas, snow peas, English peas

Why grow peas in Washington?

Thrives in cold:

• While some vegetables are hardy, peas thrive in Washington's cool climate. If you want the tastiest peas, consider growing them in the winter and early spring.

Ideal for vertical gardening:

• Peas are one of the few vegetables that are perfect for vertical gardening. Vertical gardening is popular in Washington cities and even in suburbs where land for horizontal cultivation is scarce.

Perfect on raised beds.:

• Peas don't need a lot of space. They also grow very well among other vegetables and plants. This makes it perfect for raised beds, which is one of the most popular gardening techniques in Washington.

THESE could harm your peas

pests:

• Deer, rabbits, and squirrels love to get out and hungry in the spring. One of the first plants they eat is peas. Whether protected or unprotected pests pose a risk to the pea crop in Washington.

Any temperature except cold:

• While most vegetables thrive in the Washington summer heat, peas do not. Any temperature except cold poses a risk to growth and flavor.

additional resources

Learn to grow peasHERE

#4.Tomatoes

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Popular Varieties:Cherry, Steak, Brandywine

Why grow tomatoes in Washington?

Thrives in Heat:

• As the summers get warmer, the tomatoes get bigger and more plentiful. Look no further for a low maintenance vegetable.

Ideal for vertical gardening:

• Tomatoes are considered a vine vegetable. Because of this, you can teach them to grow vertically, which is perfect for gardeners short on space.

Perfect for all types of gardens.:

• Some vegetables only thrive in the ground. Not tomatoes. You can grow it in containers, window boxes, raised beds, and even in poor soil.

THESE could harm your tomatoes

Insectt:

• Tomatoes are one of the most insect-prone vegetables. Aphids, fruit worms, and even bedbugs love to eat them. If you wait too long to harvest, expect all these bugs to become a problem.

DiseaseS:

• Tomatoes are also one of the most disease-prone vegetables, especially the heirloom varieties. Expect buckeye rot, fungus, and blight to attack your plant in the late summer months (even if you care for it properly).

additional resources

Learn to grow tomatoesHERE

#5.Squeeze

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Popular Varieties: Zucchini, Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti

Why grow pumpkins in Washington?

Thrives in heat and cold:

• Pumpkin is one of the most versatile vegetables. Some strains can be grown in cool climates, others in warmer climates, and some are perfect for growing in both types of climate.

Provides harvest throughout the summer:

• Squash is one of the few vegetables that you can harvest from May through November if planted correctly. This means you can enjoy or store it all year long.

perfect cross pollinator:

• Pumpkin may be the best vegetable on this list to fertilize other vegetables. Plant squash along with tomatoes, beans, carrots, and cucumbers for even more veggies.

THESE could harm your pumpkin

Birds, squirrels, rabbits and squirrels:

• These pests will generally not harm your actual squash vegetables. However, what they do is eat squash blossoms right away if you don't protect them.redoaerosol for rodents.

small gardens:

• This is a bit different than other vegetables. Pumpkin needs a lot of space to grow. If you try to grow it in garden containers, raised beds, or small gardens, chances are it will take over other vegetables or just not produce the crop you want.

additional resources

Learn to grow pumpkinHERE

#6.cucumbers

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Popular varieties: pickling, Armenian, Persian, English.

Why grow cucumbers in Washington?

Thrives in heat and cold:

• Cucumbers are another hardy vegetable. Some strains can be grown in cool climates and others in warmer climates.

Much and much harvest:

• Cucumbers are one of the few vegetables that you can harvest from late spring to late fall. This means that you will enjoy it all year long.

amazing cross pollinator:

• Cucumbers are another vegetable that helps fertilize other vegetables. Plant cucumbers alongside tomatoes, beans, carrots, and squash for even more veggies.

THESE could harm your cucumbers

birds and rodents:

• These pests will generally not harm your royal cucumber vegetable. However, what they do is eat cucumber blossoms right away if you don't protect them.redoaerosol for rodents.

Small space:

• Cucumbers need a lot of space to grow. If you try to grow it in garden containers, raised beds, or small gardens, chances are it will take over other vegetables or just not produce the crop you want.

additional resources

Learn to grow cucumbersHERE

#7.Pfeffer

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Popular Strains: Bell, Jalapeno, Habanero

Why grow peppers in Washington?

Love the heat:

• This easy-care vegetable loves heat. The hotter the summer, the better they perform. And the longer the summer lasts, the more peppers you have.

Perfect for vertical gardening:

• Bell peppers are one of those vegetables that you might not think of when it comes to vertical gardening, but they work just as well. This makes them perfect for small spaces and even in pots.

Fits in ALL gardens:

• Whether you live in northern or southern Washington, peppers do well in all kinds of gardens. I especially love growing them in raised beds and container gardens.

tough insect:

• If you're having trouble with bugs infecting your Washington greens, consider planting bell peppers. This vegetable is one of the few in Washington where you don't have to worry about bug infestations year-round.

THESE could harm your peppers

DiseaseS

• Peppers can be prone to disease in late summer. Expect rot, fungus, and rot to attack your plant later in the season, around the time you harvest your peppers.

additional resources

Learn to grow peppersHERE

#8.Green beans

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Popular Varieties: Bush & Pole

Why grow green beans in Washington?

Thrives in Droughts:

• Unlike other vegetables, green beans do not require a lot of water to grow, flourish, and become a crop that can be harvested more than once. This is great for unusually dry summers.

Ideal for vertical gardening:

• If you want a vegetable that grows on a pole, look no further than green beans. This green bean has been specially developed for vertical gardening.

THESE could harm your green beans

insects:

• Green beans are one of the few vegetables that require constant insect control. Insects can quickly destroy green bean leaves before the flowers grow, and can destroy the vegetable itself if not cared for properly.

Cold weather:

• When the weather drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, expect your green beans to stop growing, become dazed, and possibly even die. This means that you should let your vegetables grow well after the last frost.

additional resources

Learn to grow green beansHERE

#9.radish

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Popular Strains: French, Tarzan, Stela

Why grow radishes in Washington?

Thrives in Droughts:

• Like carrots and other root vegetables, radishes require little water, sunlight, and even pest control. This makes it ideal for full sun and semi-sun garden areas.

Cold weather:

• Radishes are one of the few vegetables that survive sub-zero temperatures. That means you can plant, grow, and harvest your radishes in early spring, late fall, and even winter.

THESE could harm your radishes

ton:

• Almost all the vegetables it contains can grow in any type of soil. The only exception is radishes. Radishes need fine-grained, clayey soil. If planted in clay soil it will not grow at all.

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The most important tip I have for growing radishes in Washington is to give the vegetables plenty of space. Most gardeners plant radishes or radish seeds too close together, which inhibits the size and flavor of the vegetable.

#10.Eggplant

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Popular varieties: fairy tale, Thai and Italian.

Why grow eggplants in Washington?

Love the heat:

• As you can see, there is a trend. Eggplants are another vegetable that is great in the Washington summer heat. The hotter the better. And when it rains, expect bigger and better eggplants.

Numerous varieties:

• This is possibly one of the most underrated factors in growing Washington eggplant. There are almost 20 types of eggplant that can be grown. This means that you can choose your type for your specific needs and climate.

THESE could harm your eggplant

Of:

This may seem strange, but the gardener will most likely damage your eggplant. Most gardeners harvest eggplants when they are too hard or too soft. Not only that, but gardeners tend to over-fertilize eggplants, resulting in oversized eggplants.

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The biggest tip for growing eggplants is not to fertilize them. Fertilizing will cause your eggplants to grow too big and tough, sacrificing the flavor and color of your vegetables.

Common Growth Factors of Washington's Best Vegetables

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As a reminder, the following factors are common to the best vegetables to grow in Washington:

• It thrives in heat and drought.
• thrives in the cold
• It can grow in vertical gardens.
• Robust against pests and insects.
• Can be planted in ALL types of garden
• large cross pollinator