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Can You Grow Broccoli in Nunavut?

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Won't grow here

Broccoli struggles in zones without a cool growing season though spring and fall planting can work.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Nunavut last frost

early July

Nunavut first frost

early August

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Nunavut

Start indoors

May 20

Transplant

Jul 1

Harvest

Aug 30 – Sep 19

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

About Broccoli

Broccoli is a cool-season crop that produces best in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring planting or direct sow in midsummer for fall. Harvest the main head before it flowers — side shoots continue producing after.

Full broccoli 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.