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Can You Grow Calendula in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Yukon

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Calendulas in Yukon?

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