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Can You Grow Butternut Squash in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Butternut squash thrives here with warm, frost-free summers and full sun.

Plant zones

3a–10b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

100–120 days

When to plant Butternut Squashes in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 24 – Aug 13

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

About Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is the most popular winter squash — sweet, smooth, and superb for storage. A vigorous vining plant that needs warm weather and room to sprawl.

Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks earlier. Harvest when skin turns tan and hard. Cure 1-2 weeks in a warm spot before storing in a cool dry place.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.