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Can You Grow Basil in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Basil needs warm temperatures and struggles outdoors in zones with short cool summers.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Jul 15 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Basil

Basil is the quintessential summer herb — heat-loving fast-growing and endlessly productive when harvested regularly.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Pinch flower buds to keep the plant producing leaves. Never let it set seed. Water at the base — wet leaves cause disease. Loves heat.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Basil in Northwest Territories?

Basil needs warm temperatures and struggles outdoors in zones with short cool summers.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Basils in Northwest Territories?

Plant Basils around mid-June (start indoors May 18), harvest Jul 15 – Aug 14.