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Can You Grow Apricot in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Apricots bloom very early and can lose the crop to late frosts in cold or unpredictable springs.

Plant zones

4a–9a

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

2–5 years

About Apricot

Apricots are among the earliest stone fruits to bloom and ripen — fragrant, golden, and self-fertile, but the early blooms make them vulnerable to late frosts.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, ideally against a warm wall. Thin fruit heavily for size. Harvest when soft and fragrant; apricots ripen fast.

Full apricot growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apricot in Northwest Territories?

Apricots bloom very early and can lose the crop to late frosts in cold or unpredictable springs.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Apricots in Northwest Territories?

See the planting guide for Apricot — timing depends on your exact frost date.