What should I plant in January in Portland, OR?

In January in Portland, OR (zone 8b), you can plant Chives, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Portland, OR?

In Portland, OR (zone 8b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 23 and Oct 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Jun 30.

When do I plant Mint in Portland, OR?

In Portland, OR (zone 8b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30 and Nov 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Jun 30.

When do I plant Parsley in Portland, OR?

In Portland, OR (zone 8b), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Jun 30 and Dec 9 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 15 – Sep 8.

What to Plant in January

Portland, OR · Zone 8b

Last frost: Mar 15 Frost-free days: 245

Full year calendar for Portland

Mild winters mean you can still direct sow cool-season crops outdoors. Start planning spring plantings and get warm-season seeds organized.

January at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Chives

Mint

Parsley

Rosemary

Thyme

Artichoke

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Spinach

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 18

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Apr 23

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Apr 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Brussels Sprouts

Jan 1 – Mar 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Leek

Jan 1 – May 16

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – May 23

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Spinach

Jan 1 – May 23

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – May 16

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Broccoli

Jan 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jan 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jan 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Celery

Jan 9 – Apr 23

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Kale

Jan 9 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Later this month

Rosemary

Jan 17 – Feb 21

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Lettuce

Jan 17 – Jun 23

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 17 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Thyme

Jan 24 – Apr 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 24 – May 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Transplant 4

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Jun 30

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Spinach

Jan 1 – Jun 23

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Direct Sow 2

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1–31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

January Gardening Tips

Start Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Spinach, Strawberry, Chives can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Garlic, Turnip straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Check seed starting supplies — grow lights, heat mats, and fresh seed-starting mix. Order seeds early for the best selection.