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Can You Grow Calendula in Northwest Territories?

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

Grows well here

Calendula grows well here and is one of the easiest, most useful companion flowers — it reseeds freely.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

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

About Calendula

Calendula (pot marigold) is a cheerful, easy annual flower with edible petals — a pollinator magnet and a classic companion plant that repels pests throughout the garden.

Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4 weeks earlier. Deadhead to keep it blooming. Edible petals brighten salads and are used in natural salves.

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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.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Northwest Territories?

Calendula grows well here and is one of the easiest, most useful companion flowers — it reseeds freely.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Calendulas in Northwest Territories?

Plant Calendulas Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).