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Can You Grow Garlic in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Garlic needs a cold period to develop properly — it actually struggles in very warm zones.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic 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 Garlic

Garlic is planted in fall and harvested the following summer — one of the most rewarding low-effort crops.

Plant cloves in fall (October) pointy-end up 5cm deep 15cm apart. Mulch for winter. Harvest when lower leaves brown. Cure in a warm dry place for 2-3 weeks for long storage.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Garlic in Northwest Territories?

Garlic needs a cold period to develop properly — it actually struggles in very warm zones.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Garlic in Northwest Territories?

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