What Grows in Sudbury, ON?
Northern Ontario — short cool season, hardy crops preferred.
Zone
Last frost
First frost
Frost-free days
Sudbury is in Canadian Zone 5 with about 110 frost-free days, and you can grow potato, kale, carrot, beet, and more here.
Planting tips for Sudbury
Cool, short season — choose frost-hardy and quick-maturing crops.
What to plant, and when
Timing by your frost dates — last frost May 25, first frost September 20.
Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, Eggplant, Pumpkin
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Carrot, Radish, Beets, Onion
Green Beans, Potato, Sweet Potato, Corn, Microgreens, Rhubarb
Garlic
What grows well in Sudbury
Tomato
Grows well
Cherry Tomato
Grows well
Bell Pepper
Grows well
Chili Pepper
Grows well
Cucumber
Grows well
Zucchini
Grows well
Green Beans
Grows well
Lettuce
Grows well
Spinach
Grows well
Kale
Grows well
Broccoli
Grows well
Carrot
Grows well
Radish
Grows well
Beets
Grows well
Onion
Grows well
Garlic
Grows well
Potato
Grows well
Sweet Potato
Grows well
Corn
Grows well
Peas
Grows well
Cabbage
Grows well
Brussels Sprouts
Grows well
Eggplant
Grows well
Swiss Chard
Grows well
Arugula
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Pumpkin
Grows well
Leek
Grows well
Asparagus
Grows well
Rhubarb
Grows wellLocal favourites in Sudbury: potato, kale, carrot, beet, peas, cabbage.
Frequently asked questions
What hardiness zone is Sudbury, ON in?
Sudbury, ON is in Canadian Hardiness Zone 5. This drives everything about what you can reliably grow — it maps directly to how cold your winters get.
When is the last frost in Sudbury?
The average last spring frost in Sudbury is around May 25, and the first fall frost is typically September 20. Plan to move tender plants outside after May 25 and have them harvested (or protected) before September 20.
What grows well in Sudbury?
Plenty — Sudbury's Canadian Zone 5 climate supports 30+ crops. Some of the easiest and most reliable here are Cherry Tomato, Chili Pepper, Cucumber.
How long is Sudbury's growing season?
Sudbury typically has around 110 frost-free days per year (roughly May 25 to September 20). That's enough for most annual vegetables if you start warm-season crops indoors and stick to faster-maturing varieties for anything tender.
What should I plant first in Sudbury?
Go with fast-maturing crops to get a quick win while the season is short: Microgreens, Arugula, Radish are among the quickest from seed to harvest in Sudbury.
Can I grow vegetables in containers in Sudbury?
Yes — Sudbury's climate is container-friendly for the right crops. Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper all do well in pots, which also lets you start them a little earlier and move them in on cold nights.
When should I start seeds indoors in Sudbury?
For warm-season crops like Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (around May 25), then transplant after the danger of frost has passed.