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Can You Grow Beets in Northwest Territories?

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Beets grow in most zones as a cool-season crop — time around your frost dates.

Plant zones

2a–10a

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 4 – Aug 24

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

About Beets

Beets are versatile and cold-tolerant — producing both edible roots and nutritious greens.

Direct sow in early spring — beet seeds are clusters so thin to one plant per cluster. Harvest roots at golf-ball size for best flavour. Greens are edible at any stage.

Full beets 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 Beets in Northwest Territories?

Beets grow in most zones as a cool-season crop — time around your frost dates.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Beetses in Northwest Territories?

Plant Beetses Jun 15, harvest Aug 4 – Aug 24.