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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Chili peppers need a warmer longer season than this zone provides.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 19 – Sep 3

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

About Chili Pepper

Chili peppers are drought-tolerant once established and highly productive in warm sunny conditions.

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Chilies love heat — the hotter the summer the hotter the pepper. Great for containers on south-facing balconies.

Full chili pepper growing guide →

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 Chili Pepper in Northwest Territories?

Chili peppers need a warmer longer season than this zone provides.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Chili Peppers in Northwest Territories?

Plant Chili Peppers around mid-June (start indoors Apr 20), harvest Aug 19 – Sep 3.