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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in Yukon

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 19 – Sep 3

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 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.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chili Pepper in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Chili Peppers in Yukon?

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