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Can You Grow Banana in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Bananas are tropical and cannot survive your winters outdoors without significant protection.

Plant zones

8a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Banana

Bananas are fast-growing tropical plants that can add dramatic tropical look even in temperate gardens.

In Zone 8-9 cold-hardy varieties like Musa basjoo can survive winters with heavy mulch. In colder zones grow in containers and bring indoors. Fruit production requires Zone 9+ and a long warm season.

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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 Banana in Northwest Territories?

Bananas are tropical and cannot survive your winters outdoors without significant protection.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Bananas in Northwest Territories?

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