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Can You Grow Grape in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Grapes need a warm season and can struggle in very cold or very wet zones.

Plant zones

4a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Grape

Grapes are long-lived productive vines that need sun warmth and good pruning to produce well.

Choose varieties suited to your zone — table grapes and wine grapes have different requirements. Install a trellis or arbour. Prune hard every winter. Note: grapes are very toxic to dogs.

Full grape 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 Grape in Northwest Territories?

Grapes need a warm season and can struggle in very cold or very wet zones.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Grapes in Northwest Territories?

See the planting guide for Grape — timing depends on your exact frost date.