Washington, DC · Zone 7b

What Can I Grow in Washington, DC?

Season April 8 – October 30. This page is a starting map for Washington, DC. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🥬 Arugula 100% Mar–Oct Apr–Nov
🌱 Asparagus 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🌿 Basil 100% Apr–Sep May–Aug
🟣 Beets 100% Mar–Sep May–Nov
🫑 Bell peppers 100% Apr–Aug Jul–Sep
🫐 Blackberries 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Mar–Sep Apr–Nov
🥦 Broccoli 100% Mar–Aug May–Nov

Don’t bother

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

💜 Lavender

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥜 Peanuts

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.