Most garden veggies can have two plant/harvest periods in the Pacific Northwest, depending upon altitude, temperature and soil conditions. Conditions in the mid-valley zones vary from high desert zones,  so adjusting will be needed depending upon the seed or start.

Seeds generally will take anywhere from 60 to 90 days (some a little longer) to mature and bear fruit. The harvest timeline can be adjusted to your preference by planting at specific times and accounting for weather conditions, either frost or heat protection as needed, in addition to adding the right fertilizers to bolster your plant health. With a little preparation and planning you can stagger the planting of your favorite veggies so you can enjoy an early summer harvest and another in early fall.

Be sure to also consider what you are planting in: containers, raised beds, and stock tanks all hold heat better than simply planting in the ground, so they’ll enable you to plant earlier and provide better protection. These solutions are great for planting a variety of garden favorites including herbs, squash, and tomatoes. 

Finally, never forget to have fun in your planning, growing and eating!