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Can You Grow Garlic in Nunavut?

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Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Nunavut last frost

early July

Nunavut first frost

early August

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in Nunavut

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Nunavut'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 Nunavut

Nunavut has an arctic climate. Gardening is extremely challenging — primarily done in heated greenhouses. Traditional food gathering is more practical than conventional growing.