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Can You Grow Beets in Nunavut?

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Won't grow here

Beets prefer cooler conditions but can grow in most zones as a spring or fall crop.

Plant zones

2a–10a

Nunavut last frost

early July

Nunavut first frost

early August

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Nunavut

Direct sow

Jul 1

Harvest

Aug 20 – Sep 9

Dates are approximate, based on Nunavut'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 Nunavut

Nunavut has an arctic climate. Gardening is extremely challenging — primarily done in heated greenhouses. Traditional food gathering is more practical than conventional growing.