Molalla 7NE, OR Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Molalla 7NE garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Mar 16
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Nov 19
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
248 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 9a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Feb 24 Mar 16 Apr 12
First fall frost Dec 9 Nov 19 Oct 31
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Feb 14 · first Dec 6

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the MOLALLA 7NE station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Molalla 7NE

Computed from Molalla 7NE's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-9 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Jan 19 – Feb 2 Mar 23 – Mar 30
🫑 Peppers Jan 5 – Jan 19 Mar 30 – Apr 6
🥬 Lettuce Feb 2 – Feb 16 Feb 16 – Mar 2 Feb 16 – Mar 16
🫛 Peas Feb 2 – Feb 16
🥕 Carrots Feb 23 – Mar 16
🥦 Broccoli Jan 26 – Feb 9 Feb 23 – Mar 9
🥬 Kale Feb 2 – Feb 16 Feb 16 – Mar 2 Feb 16 – Mar 2
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 16 – Feb 23 Mar 23 – Mar 30 Mar 23 – Mar 30
🥒 Zucchini Feb 16 – Feb 23 Mar 23 – Mar 30 Mar 23 – Mar 30
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Mar 23 – Mar 30
🌽 Sweet Corn Mar 23 – Mar 30
🌿 Basil Feb 2 – Feb 16 Mar 23 – Mar 30 Mar 30 – Apr 6
🧄 Garlic Fall: Oct 8 – Nov 5

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Molalla 7NE's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Molalla 7NE

With roughly 248 frost-free days, Molalla 7NE gardens fit long-season crops — melons, winter squash, sweet potatoes — with room left for spring and fall rounds of greens and roots. The first frost around Nov 19 is late enough that fall planting is a full second season, not an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Molalla 7NE, OR?

The average last spring frost in Molalla 7NE is around Mar 16, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Molalla 7NE, OR?

The average first fall frost in Molalla 7NE arrives around Nov 19. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Molalla 7NE?

About 248 frost-free days on average, from Mar 16 to Nov 19. That comfortably fits long-season crops like melons and winter squash, plus spring and fall plantings of cool-season vegetables.

What USDA zone is Molalla 7NE in?

USDA zone 9a on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.