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Can You Grow Green Beans in Northwest Territories?

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

Won't grow here

Green beans need a frost-free growing season that this zone cannot reliably provide.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

50–65 days

When to plant Green Beanses in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 4 – Aug 19

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

About Green Beans

Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow from direct seed — plant water and harvest.

Direct sow after last frost. Bush varieties need no staking and suit containers. Pole varieties need a trellis but produce longer. Pick pods young for best flavour.

Full green beans 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 Green Beans in Northwest Territories?

Green beans need a frost-free growing season that this zone cannot reliably provide.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

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

When do you plant Green Beanses in Northwest Territories?

Plant Green Beanses Jun 15, harvest Aug 4 – Aug 19.